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SEVENTH 


NATIONAL  EXHIBITION 


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TO    BE    HELD   IN  THE 


CITY  OF  CHICAGO,    *'' 

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September  12th,  13th,  14th,  15th,  16th  and  17th,  1859. 


TWENTY  TIIOUSAP  DOLLARS  OFFERED  IN  PREMIUMS. 

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CHICAGO : 

PRESS  &  TRIBUNE  JOB  PRINTING  OFFICE,  51  CLARK  STREET. 

1859. 


LIBRARY  OF  THE 
UNIVERSITY  OF  ILLINOIS 
AT  URBANA-CHAMPAIGN 


IN  MEMORY  OF 

STEWART  S.  HOWE 

JOURNALISM  CLASS  OF  1928 


STEWART  S.  HOWE  FOUNDATION 


630.6 

UN2 

1859 


SEVENTH 


NATIONAL  EXHIBITION 


BY  THE 


TO    BE    HELD  IN  THE 


CITY  OF  CHICAGO, 


September  12th,  13th,  14th,  15th,  16th  and  17th,  1859. 


TWENTY  THOUSAND  DOLLARS  OFIERED  IN  PREMIUMS, 


CHICAGO : 

PRESS  &  TRIBUNE  JOB  PRINTING  OFFICE,  51  CLARK  STREET. 

1859. 


I 

OFFICERS  AND  MEMBERS 

OP  THE 

UNITED  STATES  AGRICULTURAL  SOCIETY, 

FOR  THE  YEAR  1859-60. 


PRESIDENT, 
TENCH  TILGHMAN,  Oxford,  Maryland. 


VICE   PRESIDENTS, 


N.  B.  CLOUD Alabama, 

SYLVESTER  MOWREY .Arizona, 

H.  A.  DYER Connecticut, 

A.  W.  McKEE California, 

JOHN  JONES Delaware, 

W .  W .  CORCORAN Dist.  Columbia, 

A.  G.  FULLER Dacotah, 

8.  A  MALLORY Florida, 

RICHARD  PETERS Georgia, 

D.  P.  HOLLOWAY Indiana, 

JOHN  A.  KENNICOTT Illinois, 

LEGRAND  BYINGTON Iowa, 

W.  L.  UNDERWOOD Kentucky, 

W.  P.  M.  ARNY  Kansas, 

J.  D.  B.  DsBOW LovMana, 

JOHN  BROOKS Massachusetts, 

N.  N.  HARRISON .MisHstippi, 

A.  KIMMEL Maryland, 

HENRY  LED  YARD Michigan, 

EZEKIEL  HOLMES Maine, 


H.  M.  RICE  Minnesota, 

J.R.BARRETT Missouri, 

HENRY  F .  FRENCH Jf.  Hampshire. 

J.  H.  FRAZEE New  Jersey. 

B.  P.   JOHNSTON New  York, 

MANUEL  A.  OTEKO New  Meaico, 

W.  T.  BROWN Nebraska, 

H.  K.  BURGWYN .N.  Carolina, 

F.  G.  CARY Ohio, 

J.  H.  LANE Oregon, 

A.  CLEMENTS Pennsylvania, 

ELISHA  DYER Rhode  Island, 

F.  W.  ALSTON 8.  Carolina, 

THOS.  AFFLECK Texas, 

DELANO  R.   ECKELS.... Utah, 

FRED.  HOLBROOK, Vermont, 

W.  A.  SPENCE Virginia, 

D.  S.  CURTIS Wisconsin, 

I.  S.'  STEPHENS Washington  T. 


EXECUTIVE    COMMITTEE. 


TENCH  TILGHMAN,  (Ex-Offlcio)  Maryland, 

MARSHAL  P .  WILDER Massachusetts, 

HENRY  WAGER New  York, 

JOHN  McGOWAN  Pennsylvania, 

FREDERICK  SMYTH N.  Hampshire, 


JOSI AH  W.  WARE Virginia, 

J.   MERRIMAN Maryland, 

HORACE  CAPRON Illinois, 

J.  M.  CANNON Iowa, 

B.  P.  POORE,  (Ex-officio,) Massachusetts. 


TREASURER, 

BENJAMIN  B.  FRENCH,  Washington,  D,  O. 


SECRETARY, 

BEN.  PERLEY  POORE,  near  Newburyport,  Mass. 


LOCAL  SECRETARY, 

CHARLES    KENNICOTT,    Sandoval,    Illinois. 


SUPERINTENDENT  OF  THE   PAIR  AND  LOCAL  AGENT, 

COL.  HORACE  CAPRON  o/  Alden,  McHenry  County,  Illinois. 


OPERATIONS  OF  THE  UNITED  STATES  AGRICULTURAL  SOCIETY. 


The  Journal  of  Agriculture  Is  published  quarterly,  and  mailed  free  of  charge  to  Honorary,  Life, 
and  Annual  Members  of  the  Society.  Gentlemen  not  connected  with  the  Society,  who  may  desire  to 
receive  It,  are  invited  to  enrol  themselves  as  Members.  Life  Member*  receive  an  elegant  Diploma, 
all  the  publications  of  the  Society,  free  tickets  of  admission  to  all  exhibitions,  and  their  share  of  such 
seeds  and  cuttings  as  may  be  procured  for  distribution,  without  any  additional  assessment  or  payment 
beyond  the  admission  fee  of  ten  dollars.  Annual  Members  receive  the  publications  of  the  Society, 
paying  a  fee  of  two  dollars.  County  or  town  societies  have  the  privilege  of  making  their  President, 
Secretary,  or  Treasurer  ex-officio  a  Life  Member,  in  which  case  the  society  will  receive  the  publica- 
tions, Ac.  Remittances  for  membership  can  be  made  by  mall,  to  Hon.  B.  B.  French,  Treasurer  U.  S. 
Agricultural  Society,  Washington,  D.  0. 

A  Secretary's  Office,  Library,  and  Reading  Room  has  been  established  at  No.  856  Pennsylvania 
Avenue,  Washington  City,  where  the  members  of  the  Society,  and  others  interested  in  agricultural 
Improvement  meet  as  brothers  at  a  common  home,  and  find  a  collection  of  objects  in  which  they  have 
a  common  interest.  Many  State  and  County  societies  have  contributed  their  published  transactions, 
premium-lists,  the  names  of  their  officers,  and  other  information,  which  has  been  duly  registered,  and 
they  have  received  the  publications  of  the  Society  in  return.  A  majority  of  the  agricultural  and  nu- 
merous other  publishers  have  contributed  their  periodicals  and  newspapers,  and  thus  aided  in  forming 
a  Free  Agricultural  Library  at  the  National  Metropolis.  Donations  of  models,  specimens  of  fertili- 
sers, and  engravings  of  cattle  or  agricultural  implements,  are  also  solicited. 

Annual  Exhibition*. — These  have  been  held  at  Springfield,  Mass. ;  Springfield,  Ohio ;  Boston, 
Mass.;  Philadelphia,  Pa.;  fxmlsvllle,  Ky.,  and  Richmond,  Va.,  each  exhibition  distinguished  by 
some  national  feature.  They  have  been  self-sustaining,  the  receipts  meeting  the  disbursements  of 
upwards  of  one  hundred  and  twelve  thousand  dollars  for  premiums  and  expenses ;  and  they  have 
not  only  increased  the  efficiency  of  State  and  Local  Associations,  but  have  called  together  larger 
assemblages  of  people  than  have  ever  been  convened  upon  other  occasions,  embracing  not  only  our 
most  intelligent  yeomanry,  but  gentlemen  of  every  art  and  profession  from  every  portion  of  the  wide- 
spread Union,  evincing  that  the  national  pulse  beats  In  unison  with  our  own,  and  that  the  public  voice 
is  responsive  to  the  call. 


practical  ana  scienunc  rarmers ;  reports  nave  oeen  sutmnueu    oy  comnmiees  specially  appoiruea  * 
examine  new  inventions  and  theories,  and  by  delegates  who  have  been  accredited  to  the  agrlcultu 


ists  of  other  lands  ;  and  there  has  been  a  general  Interchange  of  opinion. 


The  United  States  Agricultural  Society  was  founded  In  June,  1852,  by  a  national  Agricultural 
Convention,  (called  by  the  direction  of  twelve  State  Agricultural  Associations,)  at  which  there  were 
present  one  hundred  and  fifty-two  delegates,  representing  twenty-three  States  and  Territories.  It 
has  since  been  in  active  operation,  receiving  the  confidence,  patronage,  and  favor  of  American  agri- 
culturists, and  co-operating  with  State  and  Local  Associations.  If  it  has  not  accomplished  all  which 
Its  founders  anticipated,  or  which  its  present  officers  desire,  it  has  furnished  pleasing  evidence  of  its 
growing  prosperity  and  usefulness.  All  who  wish  to  aid  in  awakening  an  extended  and  general  inter- 
est In  the  cultivation  of  the  soil,  are  respectfully  invited  to  enrol  their  names  with  those  who  have 
founded  this  National  Agricultural  Organization,  and  who  desire  to  make  it  worthy  of  the  great  inter- 
est upon  which  the  prosperity  and  happiness  of  our  country  is  dependant. 

Washington,  J).  0.,  July,  1859. 


SECOND  EDITION. 

PREMIUM  LIST  AND  REGULATIONS 

OF  THB 

SEVENTH  ANNUAL  EXHIBITION 

or  THB 

nM  Stos  Jgrintltanil  Stociei 

AT  CHICAGO,  ILLINOIS, 

September  12th,  13th,  14th,  15th,  16th,  and  17th,  1859. 


The  Seventh  Annual  Exhibition  of  the  United  States  Agricul- 
tural Society,  will  be  held  on  the  spacious  grounds  fitted  up  for 
the  occasion  at  Cottage  Grove,  in  the  environs  of  Chicago,  Illi- 
nois, on  Monday  the  12th  of  September,  Tuesday,  the  13th, 
Wednesday,  the  14th,  Thursday,  the  15th,  Friday,  the  16th,  and 
Saturday,  the  17th. 

ENTRIES. — Persons  intending  to  exhibit  must  become  annual 
members  of  the  Society,  and  their  entries  should  be  made  on  or 
before  Monday,  September  12th,  at  noon.  Notices  of  intention  to 
enter  can  be  sent  to  the  Superintendent  of  the  Exhibition  or  the 
Secretary,  by  mail,  and  such  notices  will  be  registered  according 
to  the  date  of  their  reception.  The  Entry  books  will  be  opened 
at  the  Secretary's  office,  Chicago,  on  the  5th  of  September,  after 
which  each  exhibitor  will  be  lurnished  with  cards,  designating 
the  class  and  number  of  his  entry  or  entries. 

No  article  or  animal  can  be  entered  except  by  the  bona  fide 
owner  or  his  authorized  agent,  and  any  person  who  may  enter  an 
article  or  animal  belonging  to  another  person,  without  authority 
so  to  do,  will  forfeit  all  claim  to  any  premium  awarded,  and 
be  precluded  from  competing  at  any  future  exhibition  of  the 
Society. 

Exhibitors  are  warned  that  the  government  of  the  Society  have 
voted  to  strictly  enforce  the  regulation  by  which,  "  when  mere  is 
but  one  exhibitor,  although  he  may  show  several  animals  or 
articles  in  the  same  class-division,  only  one  premium  will  be 


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awarded,  to  be  first  or  otherwise,  as  the  merits  of  the  animal  or 
article  may  be  adjudged."  Entries  must  specify  the  exhibitor's 
name  and  post-office  address,  and  the  age  of  the  animal  offered. 
Any  fictitious  entries,  will  subject  the  participants  in  the  fraud  to 
forfeiture  of  premiums  awarded,  and  they  will  be  precluded  from 
competition  at  any  future  exhibition  of  the  Society. 

Should  Judges  not  be  satisfied  as  to  the  regularity  of  the  en- 
tries in  their  respective  classes,  they  will  apply  to  the  Secretary 
for  information ;  and  should  there  still  be  any  doubt,  after  ex- 
amination, or,  if  any  animal  or  article  is  of  such  a  character  as 
not  to  be  entitled  to  exhibition  in  competition,  they  will  report 
the  facts  to  the  Secretary,  for  the  consideration  of  the  Executive 
Committee,  that  such  course  may  be  adopted  as  the  case  may 
require. 

]Nx>  exhibitor  or  exhibitor's  agent  can  act  as  Judge  on  the  class 
in  which  he  exhibits.  And,  during  the  examination  by  the 
Judges,  if  any  person  interferes  with  them,  by  letter  or  otherwise, 
he  will  be  excluded  from  the  competition.  But  exhibitors,  when 
requested,  are  expected  to  make  verbal  or  written  statements 
concerning  their  contributions.  Such  statements,  if  of  interest, 
will  be  published. 

Premiums  will  not  be  paid  on  animals  or  articles  removed  from 
the  Exhibition,  unless  such  removal  has  the  special  approval  of 
the  Executive  Committee ;  and  Premiums  not  claimed  within 
thirty  days  after  the  a  ward,  will  be  considered  as  forfeited. 

The  Treasurer  will  pay  Premiums  at  the  business  office,  on  the 
ground,  during  the  last  day,  and  at  the  office  in  Chicago,  during 
the  week  following ;  or  will  forward  any  Premium  not  so  paid,  in 
such  manner  as  the  person  entitled  to  the  same  may  'direct.  Silver 
Plate  of  ec|ual  value,  if  preferred,  will  be  given  in  place  of  any 
cash  premium,  with  a  suitable  inscription.  The  Medals,  (which 
are  struck  at  the  U.  S.  Mint  at  Philadelphia),  will  be  ready  for 
delivery  at  the  annual  meeting  of  the  United  States  Agricultural 
Society,  at  Washington,  in  January,  and  can  be  easily  forwarded 
by  Members  of  Congress,  or  by  express,  to  those  who  cannot 
attend  in  person. 

Discretionary  Premiums,  Diplomas,  and  Medals,  will  be 
awarded  by  the  Executive  Committee,  should  objects  of  special 
interest,  not  provided  for  in  any  of  the  classes,  be  presented.  All 
instruments,  machines,  utensils,  and  apparatus  intended  to  be 
used  in  the  preparation,  culture,  or  seeding  of  the  soil;— in  the 
harvesting,  transportation,  or  manufacture  of  produce; — or  in 
the  various  requirements  of  agriculture ; — or  in  promoting  the 
comfort  of  agriculturists  and  of  their  families,  will  be  ad- 
mitted to  the  Exhibition. 

SALES  may  be  made  by  Exhibitors  at  any  time  during  the  Fair, 
under  such  regulation  as  the  Superintendent  may  hereafter 
prescribe,  but  the  articles  sold  shall  not  be  removed  without  the 
authority  of  the  Executive  Committee.  Saloe  by  auction  must 


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be  made  by  an  appointed  auctioneer,  at  such  time  and  under 
such  regulations  as  the  Superintendent  may  prescribe. 

Exhibitors  must  place  their  animals  or  articles  under  the  direc- 
tion and  control  of  the  Superintendent  of  the  Exhibition,  but  the 
Society  will  not  be  responsible  for  any  damage  that  may  occur. 
The  Executive  Committee  invite  especial  attention  to  the  various 
Regulations  inserted  in  this  Premium  List,  which  will  be  strictly 
enforced,  as  will  such  Regulations  as  may  hereafter  be  promulga- 
ted by  the  Superintendent  of  the  Exhibition. 

Exhibitors  must  also  see  to  the  delivery  of  their  articles  or 
animals  upon  the  grounds,  give  them  their  personal  attention 
during  the  Exhibition,  and  attend  to  their  removal  afterwards ; 
the  Society  cannot,  in  any  case,  make  provision  for  their 
transportation,  or  be  subjected  to  any  expense  therefor,  either 
in  their  delivery  at,  or  return  from  the  grounds  ;  but  all  the  ex- 
penses connected  therewith  must,  as  heretofore,  be  provided  for 
by  the  exhibitors. 

SUPERINTENDENTS. 

The  Superintendents  are  required  to  take  particular  charge  of 
all  matters  in  their  respective  departments,  and  see  that  they  are 
properly  arranged  for  easy  approach  and  examination. 

They  will  also  see  that  horses, and  cattle  are  provided  with  hal- 
ters, by  their  owners,  and  suitably  arranged  for  exhibition  each 
day,  and  notify  exhibitors  to  be  in  readiness  for  exhibition. 

1    ,  ;      :  ;<  vudt  [hiilff  'tit  t«aoJi 

THE      JUDGES.      . 

The  Judges  are  requested  to  report  themselves  at  the  business 
office  of  the  Society,  on  the  grounds,  where  cards  of  admission, 
etc.,  will  be  furnished  to  them. 

Vacancies  will  be  filled  by  the  Executive  Committee  at  9  A. 
M.,  of  each  day,  when  the  books  of  entries  will  be  delivered. 

The  exhibition  in  the  cattle  rings  or  on  the  track  will  take 
place  punctually  at  the  hour  specified  in  the  programme. 

The  Judges  will  report  not  only  the  animals  and  articles  en- 
titled to  premiums,  but  also  those  next  in  merit,  in  each  class,  to 
meet  the  contingency  of  any  objection  which  may  arise  to  the 
awards,  and  also  that  they  may  receive  suitable  commendation. 
Any  animal  or  article  which,  in  the  opinion  of  the  Judges,  de- 
serves special  commendation,  will  be  so  reported  to  the  Execu- 
tive Committee. 

Judges  are  particularly  requested  to  hand  their  reports  in  to 
the  Secretary  as  soon  as  their  decision  is  made,  and  make  their 
reports  as  full  as  time  and  circumstances  will  permit. 

EXHIBITORS. 

Halls  commensurate  for  the  accommodation  and  proper  display 
of  the  anticipated  amount  of  machinery,  mechanical  products, 
mill  fabrics,  etc.,  will  be  provided. 


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A  substantial  and  spacious  hall,  with  the  motive  power  of  two 
large  engines,  with  shafting,  pullies,  etc.,  etc.,  will  be  furnished 
for  the  display  and  accommodation  of  all  machinery  requiring 
that  kind  ot  power. 

Splendid  halls,  for  the  display  of  fruits,  flowers  and  fine  arts 
are  being  erected,  in  which  contributions  will  be  appropriately 
and  tastefully  arranged,  under  the  superintendence  of  experienced 
and  practical  professional  horticulturists,  florists  and  gardeners. 

A  sufficient  number  of  stalls  and  pens  have  been  erected  for 
the  accommodation  of  all  the  horses,  cattle,  sheep,  hogs  and  all 
farm  stock  which  may  be  on  exhibition. 

Complimentary  tickets  are  not  transferable,  nor  are  the  badges 
or  tickets  of  the  Judges. 

No  checks  will  be  given  at  the  gates  ;  parties  going  out  will 
have  to  pay  on  their  return,  unless  they  have  a  free  pass. 

Ample  police  force  will  be  employed  upon  and  around  the 
grounds  to  preserve  order,  and  no  disorderly  conduct  of  any 
lind  will  be  permitted. 

The  Presidents  of  all  Agricultural  and  Mechanical  associations, 
and  the  members  of  the  Press,  generallv,  throughout  the  Union, 
are  respectfully  invited  to  attend  the  exhibition. 

FOOD      FOB      THE       STOCK. 

Hay  and  straw  will  be  furnished  free  of  charge.  Grain  of  all 
kinds,  together  with  green  corn,  will  be  supplied,  tickets  for  which 
may  be  procured  at  the  proper  office,  on  application  by  the  exhib- 
itors, for  which  they  will  be  charged  at  the  cost,  to  be  settled 
for  before  the  stock  is  removed  from  the  grounds. 

WATEK. 

Hydrants  furnishing  an  adequate  supply  of  pure  water  for 
stock  and  other  purposes,  and  ice  water  for  drinking,  will  be  sup- 
plied without  charge. 

DIRECTORIES. 

Pamphlets  will  be  issued  on  the  13th,  to  be  procured  at  the  en- 
trance gates,  in  which  will  be  registered  all  articles  and  stock  on 
exhibition,  in  their  respective  classes,  corresponding  to  their  en- 
try, and  the  number  attached  to  each  article  or  animal,  with  the 
name  of  contributor  and  animal  or  article,  etc.,  etc.  Daily  pos- 
ters, newspapers,  etc.,  will  be  printed  and  distributed  on  the 
grounds,  containing  fall  information  and  plain  directions  upon  all 
matters  concerning  the  Fair. 

REFRESHMENTS. 

Kefreshments  will  be  furnished  by  competent  [caterers  on  the 
field,  at  the  established  rate  of  fifty  cents  for  the  first  class  meals, 
and  twenty-five  cents  for  the  second  class.  Ices,  fruits,  etc.,  etc., 
will  also  be  abundantly  supplied  by  the  best  confectioners,  and 


every  accommodation  for  those  who  have  stock,  etc.,  etc.,  on  ex- 
hibition, and  who  may  desire  to  remain  over  night  upon  the 
ground. 

THE     PEESS. 

For  the  convenience  of  editors  and  reporters  for  the  press,  suit- 
able accommodations  will  be  provided,  and  every  facility  for  ob- 
taining and  transmitting  information  will  be  afforded  them. 
They  are  requested  to  announce  themselves  on  arrival,  present 
their  names  and  credentials  to  the  clerk  at  the  business  office  of 
the  society,  who  will  issue  to  them  cards  of  admission  to  the  Fair 

§  rounds,  etc.,  and  introduce  them  to  the  Executive  Board  of  the 
ociety. 

GUESTS. 

The  invited  guests  of  the  Society  will  please  report  themselves 
on  their  arrival  to  the  Executive  Committee,  at  the  Tremont 
House,  or  at  the  business  office  of  the  Society,  upon  the  Fair  grounds, 
where  they  will  be  furnished  cards  of  admission  and  every  atten- 
tion given  them  by  the  committee  of  reception. 

PRICES      OF      ADMISSION. 

The  charges  of  admission  to  the  grounds  will  be  as  follows: 
Single  admission  to  the  grounds,  -     25  cents. 

Children  under  ten  years,     -  15  cents. 

No  season  tickets  will  be  issued  except  to  members. 
Members  fees,  h>">     -      -      $2  00 

Fees  for  life-membership,    -  ;':>i*j  ->Vx     10  00 

VEHICLES,      ETC. 

For  a  two  horse  vehicle  and  driver,  75  cents. 

For  a  buggy  and  driver,    -        -  *  - :-r  -    75  cents. 

For  a  horse  and  rider,    -  -        -        -     L>  *?-     75  cents. 

Each  occupant  of  carriage,  other  than  the  driver,  25  cents. 

All  carriages  and  horses  to  be  kept  in  motion  in  the  carriage-way 
except  when  within  the  ring. 

The  Main  Entrances  will  be  on  the  East  side,  but  a  private 
Carriage  Entrance  has  been  provided  on  the  West  Side,  for  those 
desiring  to  avoid  the  crowd  and  dust  of  the  Main  Entrance,  for 
which  privilege  50  cents  additional  will  be  charged. 

RAILBOAD     REGULATIONS. 

The  following  arrangements  have  been  made  in  regard  to 
transportation  ol  visitors,  and  stock  or  other  articles  for  exhibition 
at  this  Fair : 

The  Illinois  Central,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Qnincy,  Chicago 
&  Galena,  Chicago  &  Milwaukee,  Chicago  <fe  Rock  Island,  Mis- 
sissippi &  Missouri  and  Bureau  Yalley,  Chicago  &  Northwestern 
(late  St.  Paul  &  Fond  du  Lac),  Racine  &  Mississippi  (a  new  di- 
rect route  between  Chicago  <fc  Freeport,  enabling  visitors  to  at- 
tend both  the  State  and  National  Fairs),  Peoria  &  Oquawka, 


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Iowa  &  Nebraska,  Cincinnati,  Hamilton  &  Dayton,  Cincinnati  & 
Lexington,  Dayton  &  Lima,  and  Pittsburgh  &  Fort  Wayne  Rail- 
roads, will  carry  stock  and  other  articles  free,  and  all  except  the 
Pittsburgh  &  Fort  Wayne  road  will  carry  visitors  at  half  the 
usual  tare.  The  Pittsburgh  &  Fort  Wayne  will  carry  passengers 
at  a  deduction  of  40  per  cent,  from  the  usual  rates.  The  Michi- 
gan Southern  and  Michigan  Central  will  carry  passengers  and 
freight  at  half  the  usual  rates.  The  Baltimore  &  Ohio  road  will 
carry  stock  etc.,  at  half  the  usual  rates. 

The  above  is  subject  to  the  following  conditions  and  regula- 
tions : 

Full  pay  will  be  required  for  tickets  going  to  the  Fair  and 
these  tickets,  stamped  by  the  Recording  Secretary,  will  be  good 
for  the  return  trip. 

The  freight  of  stock  and  other  articles  over  the  roads  to  the 
Fair  must  be  pre-paid.  On  the  return  of  the  same  property,  with 
a  certificate  on  the  original  freight  bill,  stamped  by  the  Record- 
ing Secretary  of  the  Society,  stating  that  the  same  was  exhibited 
at  the  National  Fair,  the  freight  money  will  be  refunded. 

A  week's  notice  should  be  given  by  owners  of  stock  and  other 
heavy  articles  intended  for  exhibition  at  the  Fair,  to  the  officers 
at  the  station  where  they  design  to  ship. 

The  half-fare  tickets  to  exhibitors  at  the  Fair,  and  the  arrange- 
ments for  transporting  stock  and  other  articles  for  exhibition,  will 
commence  on  Wednesday,  September  7th. 

Articles  for  exhibition  may  be  consigned  to  "Col.  Horace  Ca- 
pron,  Superintendent  National  Fair,  Chicago,  111.,"  freight  and 
expenses  pre-paid.  The  owner,  or  his  agent,  must  attend  to 
placing  the  same  on  exhibition. 

TELEGRAPH     OFFICE. 

A  Telegraph  Office,  with  two  batteries,  furnishing  connections 
with  all  tne  lines  in  Chicago,  has  been  located  in  the  Editorial 
Hall,  and  will  be  put  in  operation  on  Wednesday,  September  7th, 
the  week  previous  to  the  Fair. 

ACCOMMODATIONS      FOE      VISITORS,      ETC. 

The  subscribers,  keepers  of  public  houses,  boarding  houses  and 
lodging  houses,  in  Chicago,  pledge  themselves,  severally  to  the 
United  States  Agricultural  Society,  that  they  will  not  charge  for 
board  and  lodging,  per  day  and  night,  during  the  week  of  the 
National  Fair,  in  September  next,  more  than  the  amount  set 
opposite  their  respective  names,  being  the  usual  charges  : 

NAMES.  HOUSES.  PRICK. 

Gage,  Bro.  &  Drake, Tremont  House, $2  50 

W.  F.  Tucker, Briggs  House, 2  50 

B.  H.  Skinner, Metropolitan  Hotel, 2  00 

J.  F.  Smith, New  York  House, 1  25 

Taber,  Hawk  &  Co., Richmond    House, 2  50 

J.  W.  Humphrey, Massasoit  House, 2  00 

"W.  L.  <fe  J.  I.  Pearce, Adams  House, 2  50 


NAMES.  HOUSES.  PKICE. 

E.  Somers,  .........................  City  Hotel,  .............  ............   1  50 

Stoddard  &  George  ................  Revere  House,  ..............  .........  2  00 

Bissell  &  Goodrich,  .........   .......  Matteson  House,  ....................  2  00 

D.  B.  Blakely,  .....................  Sollitt  House,  .......................  1  50 

Robert  Hill,  .......................  Garden  City  House,  .................   1  50 

S.  B.  Appleton,  ....................  Merchants'  House,  ..................     25 

James  L.  Howe,.  .  .  .  ................  Hatch's  Hotel  ..........  .  .......    ,  ..  .  1  50 

M.  H.  Baxter,  ..................  .  ..Foster  House,  ...................  ,..  .   1  50 

Tripp  &  Hale,.  ...........'...  I  .....  Sherman  House,  ....................  1  60 

Besides  carriages  and  omnibusses,  a  double-track  horse 
railway  will  carry  visitors  to  the  entrance  gates  for  five 
cents,  while  steamboats  will  land  them  within  thirty  rods  of  the 

f-ounds  for  ten  cents,  and  trains  will  be  run  on  the  I.  0.  R. 
.,  carrying  passengers  at  the  same  rate. 

A  fine  band  of  music  will  be  in  constant  attendance.  The  ex- 
hibition will  be  opened  by  a  grand  procession  of  officers,  military, 
etc.  Interesting  meetings  for  discussion  will  be  held  every  even- 
ing on  the  grounds  and  in  the  city.  The  annual  address  will  be 
delivered  by  a  gentleman  of  national  reputation. 

Many  private  dwellings  will  be  thrown  open,  and  provision 
will  be  made  for  free  lodging  room  in  the  city,  and.  dry  camp- 
ing grounds  at  Cottage  Grove—  in  short,  every  care  will  be  taken 
to  make  visitors  comfortable.  Police  regulations  will  be  strictly 
enforced. 

SPECIAL     PREMIUMS. 

In  addition  to  the  $15,000  in  premiums  offered  by  the  Society, 
Volunteer  Premiums  by  the  Board  of  Trade,  Audubon  Club, 
citizens  of  Chicago,  and  others,  have  been  already  offered,  and 
others  are  making  up,  which  will  be  advertised  as'soon  as  com- 

pleted. 

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CATTLE    DEPARTMENT. 

SUPERINTENDENT,  HON.  JAMES  N.  BROWN, 
{Ex-President  Illinois  State  Agricultural  Society,  Sangamon  County,  111.) 

[Eegard  will  be  had  to  the  purity  of  blood,  as  established  by 
pedigree,  symmetry,  size,  and  general  characteristics  of  the  sev- 
eral breeds  ol  animals  ;  and  the  Judges  will  make  proper  allow- 
ance for  age,  feeding  and  other  circumstances.  They  are  expressly 
required  not  to  give  encoiiragement  to  over-fed  animals,  in  the  breed- 
ing classes.  Exhibitors  of  Thorough-bred  stock  will  be  required 
to  furnish  detailed  pedigrees  of  the  animals  to  be  exhibited,  in 
writing,  at  the  time  of  making  their  entries.  The  standard  au- 
thority in  all  cases  of  pedigree  of  cattle,  will  be  the  English  and 
American  Herd  Books.  Exhibitors  must  come  prepared  to  have 
their  cattle  led  into  the  ring  when  directed  to  do  so  by  the  Su- 


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perintendent  of  the  Exhibition,  precisely  at  the  time  specified,  and 
animals  not  so  brought  forward  will  (unless  for  some  good  reason 
approved  by  the  Executive  Committee,)  be  ruled  out  of  compe- 
tition.] 

Class  1. — The  Herd  Premiums. 

For  best  Durham  Bull  and  four  Cows,  or  Heifers  of  any  age, 

belonging  to  any  one  person $100 

Next  best 50 

For  best  Devon'  Bull  and  four  Cows,  or  Heifers,  belonging 

to  any  one  person 100 

Next  best 50 

For  best  Ayrshire  Bull  and  four  Cows,  or  Heifers,  belonging 

to  any  one  person ...•••• 100 

Next  best 50 

For  best  Hereford  Bull  and  four  Cows,  or  Heifers,  belong- 
ing to  any  one  person 100 

Next  best. 50 

For  best  Jersey  Bull  and  four  Cows,  or  Heifers,  belonging 

to  any  one  person 100 

Next  best 50 

For  best  four  Cows,  or  Heifers,  (not  full  blood)  belonging 

to  any  one  person 50 

Next  best 25 

For  best  Herd  of  five  fat  Cattle,  belonging  to  any  one  person      50 

Next  best 25 

For  best  team  of  working  Oxen,  not  less  than  ten   yoke, 

from  any  county 50 

Next  best 25 

For  the  best  Herd  of  Cattle  on  the  ground,  imported  or 

native,  of  all  classes Diploma  of  Honor 

For  the  Exhibitor  of  the  Finest  Herd,  of  all  classes  import- 
ed by  himself Diploma  of  Honor 

For  the  Exhibitor  of  the  Finest  American  Herd,  of  all 

classes,  bred  by  himself Diploma  of  Honor 

For  the  Exhibitor  of  the  Finest  American  animal,  of  any 
class,-  bred  by  himself Diploma  of  Honor 

COMMITTEE. 

Marshall  P.  Wilder, Massachusetts. 

Henry  Wager, New    York. 

Richard   Peters, Georgia. 

Edwin  T.  Lindsey, Illinois 

William  C.  Wilson,   Maryland. 

W.  Duane  Wilson, Iowa. 

J.  Sterling  Morton, Nebraska. 

Class  2. — Imported  Durham  Bulls. 

Three  years  old  and  upwards,  1st  premium,  $100 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st        do.  50 

One  year  old  and  under  two,  1st        do.  25 

Under  one  year,  1st        do.  15 

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COMMITTEE. 

Charles  B.  Calvert, Maryland. 

Jonathan  Thome, New  York. 

Stephen  Ogden, Illinois. 

Paoli  Lathrop, Maseachusetts. 

L.  S.  Le  Bourgeois, Louisiana. 

J.  Duane  Doty, Wisconsin. 

Class  3. — Imported  Durham  Cows  and  Heifers. 

Three  years  old  and  upwards,  1st  premium,  $75 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st        do.  40 

One  year  old  and  under  two,  1st        do.  25 

Under  one  year,  1st        do.  15 

COMMITTEE. 

Paschall  Morris, Pennsylvania. 

Elon  Eldred, Illinois. 

John  D.  Lang, Maine. 

Arthur  Watts, Ohio. 

A.  S  Mathews, Virginia. 

Class  4. — Imported  Devon  Suits. 

Three  years  old  and  upwards,  1st  premium,  $100 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st        do.  50 

One  year  old  and  under  two,  1st        do.  25 

Under  one  year,  1st        do.  '  15 

COMMITTEE. 

Edward  D.  Hobbs, Kentucky. 

George  Blight, ,.   Pennsylvania. 

0  din  Bowie, Maryland. 

0.  C.  Wheeler, California. 

James  Kennedy, Illinois. 

D.  Weed, Iowa. 

Class  5.— Imported  Devon  Cows  and  Heifers. 

Three  years  old  and  upwards,              1st  premium,  $75 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,              1st        do.  40 

One  year  old  and  under  two,              1st        do.«  25 

Under  one  year,                                     1st        do.  15 

COMMITTEE. 

W.  H.  Sotham, New  York. 

W.  C.  Wilson, Maryland. 

R.  R.  Saunders, Illinois 

G  P.  Sargeant, Massachusetts. 

Powers  Green, ........; Indiana. 

Class  6.— Imported  Ayrshire  Suits. 

Three  years  old  and  upwards,              1st  premium,  $100 

Two  ^ears  old  and  under  three,              1st        do.  50 

One  year  old  and  under  two,              1st        do.  25 

Under  one  year,                                      1st        do.  15 

COMMITTEE. 

J.  P.  Barrett, Missouri. 

Peter  D.    Glen., Virginia. 

J.  T.  Brown, Rhode  Island. 

Richard  Ray, Illinois. 

B.  S.  Heming, Wisconsin. 


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Class  7. — Imported  Ayrshire  Cows  and  Heifers. 
Three  years  old  and  upwards,  1st  premium,  $75 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st        do.  40 

One  year  old  and  under  two,  1st        do.  25 

Under  one  year,  1st        do.  15 

COMMITTEE. 

Charles  A.  Ely, Ohio. 

Frederick  Watts, Pennsylvania,. 

John  Pope, Tennessee. 

George  W.  Hughes .Maryland. 

Stephen  Knapper, Illinois. 

Class -8.— Imported  Hereford  Bulls. 

Three  years  old  and  upwards,  1st  premium,  $100 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st        do.  50 

One  year  old  and  under  two,  1st        do.  25 

Under  one  year,  1st        do.  15 

COMMITTEE. 

W.  G.  Lewis, . . . Massachusetts 

Henry  Stanton,  Jr Mississippi. 

Peter  Sweat, Illinois. 

00  r_    C.  M.  Clark, Ohio. ,  i-Ttfi 

John  B.  Rose, .Indiana. 

Class  9.- — Imported  Hereford  Cows  and  Heifers. 

Three  years  old  and  upwards,              1st  premium,  $75 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,     rrcoo  1st        do.  40 

One  year  old  and  under  two,              1st        do.  25 

Under  one  year,                                     1st        do.  15 

COMMITTEE. 

N.  B.  Cloud, Alabama. 

E.  H.  Clapp, Illinois. 

S.  H.  Bel II, Virginia. 

C.  Cummings. . . . w.'^. .; Vermont. 

B.  M.  Bowdle,..., ...Maryland. 

Class  10. — Imported  Aldemey  Bulls 

Three  years  old  and  upwards,  1st  premium,  $100 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st        do.  50 

One  year  old  and  under   two,  1st        do.  25 

Under  one  year,  1st        do.  15 

COMMITTEE. 

Brutus  J.  Clay, Kentucky. 

H.   W.   Clapp,. . .'. 1.. ..............  .Massachusetts. 

James  McConnell, .Illinois. 

J.  D.  Mears >.\U  t .  i-i"V.'  i  1  - North  Carolina. 

John  D.  Warren, Arkansas. 

Class  11. — Imported  Alderney  Cows  and  Heifers. 
Three  years  old  and  upwards,  1st  premiums,  $75 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st        do.  40 

One  year  old  and  under  two,  1st        do.  25 

Under  one  year,  1st        do.  15 

[Discretionary  premiums  will  be  awarded  to  meritorious  im- 
ported animals  of  breeds  not  above  enumerated.     Portraits  of  all 


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Prize  animals  will  be  inserted  in  the  Journal  of  Agriculture^  if  the 
owners  will  furnish  the  engraved  cuts,  ready  for  printing.] 

COMMITTEE. 

Charles  W.  Harrison, Pennnsylvania. 

A.  P.  Hatch, Alabama. 

J.  J.  Cooke, Rhode  Island. 

W.  B.  Egan, Illinois. 

J.  Contee, .Maryland. 

Class  12. — American  Durham  Bulls. 

Three  years  old  and  upwards,  1st  premium,  $100 

do.                   do.  2d        do.  40 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st       do.  50 

do.                   do.  2d        do.  20 

One  year  old  and  under  two,  KQQ     1st       do.  25 

do.                   do.  2d        do.  10 

Under  one  year,  1st       do.  15 

do.                   do. .  2d        do.  5 

COMMITTEE. 

R.  Acheson  Alexander, Kentucky. 

William  Sutton, Massachusetts. 

Stephen  Ogden, u Illinois. 

J.  T.  Morris, Virginia. 

Thomas  Bell, New  York. 

Class  13. — American  Durham  Cows  and  Heifers. 

Three  years  old  and  upwards,              1st  premium,  $75 

do.                   do.                           2d        do.  30 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,  ..  1st       do.  40 

do.                   do.                           2d        do.  15 

One  year  old  and  under  two,             .  1st       do.  25 

do.                   do.                           2d        do.  10 

TT    J  J  icr 

Under  one  year,  1st       do.  15 

do,  do.  2d        do.  5 

COMMITTEE. 

H.  K.  Burgwyn, North  Carolina. 

E.  Holmes, < Maine. 

Richard  Peters, Georgia.     ',  • 

H.  J.  Strauberg, Maryland. 

John  Wentworth, Illinois. 

George  Sprague Iowa. 

Class  14. — American  Devon  Bulls. 

Three  years  old  and  upwards,  1st  premium,  $100 

do.  do,  2d  do.  40 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st  do.  50 

do.  do.  2d  do.  20 

One  year  old  and  under  two,  1st  do.  25 

do.  do.  2d  do.  10 

Under  one  year,  1st  do.  15 

do.                   do.  •  2d  do.  5 

COMMITTEE. 

John  Merryman, Maryland. 

W.  JO.  Flagg, Illinois. 


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George  Blight, .Pennsylvania. 

R.  W.  Musgrove, Ohio. 

G.  D.  Hastings, Connecticut. 

Class  15. — American  Devon  Cows  and  Heifers. 

Three  years  old  and  upwards  1st  premium,  $75 

do.  do.  2d  do.  30 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st  do.  40 

do.  do.  2d  do.  15 

One  year  old  and  under  two,  1st  do.  25 

do.  do.  .  2d  do.  10 

Under  one  year,  1st  do.  15 

do.                          do  2d  do.  5 

COMMITTEE. 

LeGrand  Byington, Iowa. 

Henry  B.  Jones, Virginia. 

J.  W.  Proctor, t Massachusetts. 

Jonathan  Periam,. Illinois. 

Joseph  Marshall, Texas. 

Class  16. — American  Ayrshire  Suits. 

Three  years  old  and  upwards,  1st  premium, 

do.  do.  2d  do. 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st  do. 

do.  do.  2d  do. 

One  year  old  and  under  two,  1st  do. 

do.  do.  2d  do. 

Under  one  year,  1st  do. 

do.                           do.  2(1  do. 

COMMITTEE. 

John  Brooks, Massachusetts. 

William  S.  Fontaine, Virginia. 

James  G.  Wright Illinois, 

William  Hunter, Florida. 

G.  D.  Hastings, Connecticut. 

Class  17. — American  Ayrshire  Cows  and  Heifers. 

Three  years  old  and  upwards,  1st  premium,  $75 

do.  do.  2d  do.  30 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st  do.  40 

do.  do.  2d  do.  15 

One  year  old  and  under  two,  1st  do.  25 

do.  do.  2d  do.  10 

Under  one  year,  1st  do.  15 

do.                          do.  2d  do.  5 

COMMITTEE. 

Anthony  Kimmel, Maryland. 

John  Cunningham, Kentucky. 

J.  Bancroft, South  Carolina. 

Benjamin  L.  Dorsey, Illinois. 

L.  Weldon, California. 


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Class  18. — American  Hereford  Bulls. 

Three  years  old  and  upwards,  1st  premium,  $100 

do.  do.  2d  do.  40 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st  do.  50 

do.  do.  2d  do.  20 

One  year  old  and  under  two,  1st  do.  25 

do.  do.  2d  do.  10 

Under  one  year,  1st  do.  15 

do.                          do.  2d  do.  5 

COMMITTEE. 

H.  F.  French, New  Hampshire, 

Isaac  Hutchins, Illinois. 

T.  D.  Mears,. North  Carolina. 

S.   T.    Stuart, Virginia. 

S.  F.  Taylor, : Missouri. 

Class  19. — American  Hereford  Cows  and  Heifers. 

Three  years  old  and  upwards,    ....  1st  premium,  $75 

do.                           do.  2d        do.  30 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st        do.  40 

do.                          do.  2d        do.  15 

One  year  old  and  under  two,  1st        do.  25 

do.                           do.  2d        do.  10 

Under  one  year,  1st       do.  15 

do.                          do.  2d        do.  5 

COMMITTEE. 

B.  Gr  atz, Kentucky. 

L.  F.  Hardcastle, Maryland. 

W.  Gill Ohio. 

J.  M.  Johnson, Illinois. 

Collin  Clark, Virginia. 

Class  20. — American  Alderney  Bulls. 

Three  years  old  and  upwards,  •  1st  premium,  $100 

do.  do.  2d  do.  40 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st  do.1  50 

do.  do.  2d  do.  20 

One  year  old  and  under  two,  1st  do.  25 

do.  do.  2d  do.  10 

Under  one  year,  1st  do.  15 

do.                           do.  2d  do.  5 

COMMITTEE. 

J.  McGavan, Pennsylvania. 

John  Prunty, Illinois. 

R.  P.  Waters, Massachusetts. 

J.  R.  Williams, '. Michigan. 

W .  B.  Laurence, . .  .RJiode  Island. 

Class  21. — American  Alderney  Cows  and  Heifers. 

Three  years  old  and  upwards,                  1st  premium,  $75 

do.                           do.                        2d        do.  30 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,              1st        do.  40 

do.                           do.                        2d        do.  15 
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One  year  old  and  under  two,  1st    premium. 

do.                            do.  2d        do.  10 

Under  one  year,  1st        do.  15 

do.                           do.  2d        do.  5 

COMMITTEE. 

William  Kelly, New  York. 

J.  T.  Worthington, Ohio. 

B.  S.  Heming, Wisconsin, 

Isaac  Hutchins, Illinois. 

A.  P.  Hatch, Alabama. 

Class  22. — Grade  Cows  and  Heifers. 

Three  years  old  and  upwards,                 1st  premium,  $30 

do.                           do.                        2d        do.  15 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,               1st        do.  20 

do.                           do.                        2d        do.  10 

COMMITTEE. 
John  Porter, i Vermont. 

C.  C.  Wood, Illinois. 

C.  W.  Burwell, Virginia. 

George  W.  Graham, Maryland. 

W.  H.  Hartwell, Kansas. 

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Class  23. — Milch  Cows,  Imported  or  American. 
[A  verified  written  statement  must  be  furnished  with  each  ani- 
mal, giving:     The  age — the  breed — the  time  of  calving — the 
quantity  and  quality  of  feed — quantity  of  milk  given — and  quan- 
tity of  butter  made.] 

Three  years  old  and  upwards,  1st  premium,  $30 

do.  do.  2d  do.  j\  15 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st  dp.  20 

do.  do.  2d  do.  10 

COMMITTEE. 

C.  L.  Flint, ! Massachusetts. 

H.  M.  Nelson, Virginia. 

G.  T.  Warder, ^Ohio. 

A.  J.  Dunlap, 4 Illinois. 

George  Clark, New  York. 

J.  E.  Kennicott, Illinois. 

Class  24. —  Working  Oxen,  Steers  and  Drivers. 

[Cattle  exhibited  in  county  teams  cannot  compete  as  a  single 
yoke  for  the  prizes  in  this  class.  Working  Oxen  are  to  be  thorough- 
ly tested,  as  the  Judges  may  direct.] 

Best  yoke  of  Working  Oxen  four  years  old  and  over, $20 

Next  best, 10 

Best  yoke  of  Steers  three  years  old  and  under  four, 15 

Best  driver,  (not  over  16  years  old),  with  yoke  of  Steers, 

two  years  old  and  under  three, 10 

Next  best, 5 

Best  driver  (not  over  16  years  old),  with  yoke  of  Steers  one 

year  old  and  under  two, 5 

Next  best, ,3 


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COMMITTEE. 

Isaac  B.  Lowder, Indiana. 

S.  C.  Ludington, Virginia. 

J.  S.  Merrill, Vermont. 

Edward  D.  Hobbs, Kentucky. 

Urial  Mills, Illinois. 

John  D.    Benedick Wisconsin. 

Class  25. — Fat  Bullocks. 

Best  Bullock,  five  years  old  and  over, $25 

Next  best, 10 

do.       three  years  old  and  under  five, 15 

Next  best, 5 

COMMITTEE. 

Stephen  Brannan, Kentucky, 

Edward  Wartman, Pennsylvania. 

John  T.  Alexander, Illinois. 

Joseph  Newell, Massachusetts. 

William  Jesup, Maryland. 

Class  26. — Fat  Cows  and  Heifers. 

Best  Cow  or  Heifer,  five  years  old  and  over, $25 

do.       three  years  old  and  under  five, 10 

COMMITTEE. 

H.  N.  H unt , .' Maine. 

W.  B.  Foreman, Illinois. 

William  Patrick, Virginia. 

B.  S.  Beecher, New  York, 

David  Merrill, Pl. Iowa. 

[Applicants  for  premiums  in  the  25th  and  26th  classes,  and  for 
the  Herd  Premium  for  Fat  Cattle,  must  furnish  verified  written 
statements,  of  the  manner  of  feeding  the  animals  offered,  giving 
the  kind,  quantity  and  cost  of  food,  with  other  expenses  connect- 
ed with  the  fattening.] 


HORSE   AND   MULE   DEPARTMENT. 

SUPERINTENDENT,  S.  A.  BUCKMASTER, 
(Ex-  Vice-President  Illinois-  State  Agricultural  Society,    Alton,  III.) 

[No  horse  can  compete  for  more  than  one  premium,  except  in 
the  classes  for  trotters,  and  unsound  horses  will  be  excluded  from 
competition.] 

Class  27. — Thorough-bred  Stations. 

Four  years  old  and  upwards,  1st  premium,  $100 

do.  do.  2d  do.  40 

Three  years  old  and  under  four,  1st  do.  75 

do.  do.  2d  do.  30 


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Two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st  premium. 

do.  do.  2d  do.  20 

One  year  old  and  under  two,  1st  do.  25 

do.  do.  2d  do.  10 

Under  one  year  old,  1st  do.  15 

do.                   do.  2d        do.  5 

COMMITTEE. 

George  B.  Loring, Massachusetts. 

W.  W.  Crump, r Virginia. 

Jason  Gurley, . . . •••••• Illinois. 

J.  Ridgeley,. Maryland. 

T.  H.  Hunt, . . . Kentucky. 

Jacob  Egbert, Ohio. 

Class  28. — Thorough-bred  Mares  and  Fillies. 
Four  years   old  and  upwards,  1st  premium,  $100 

do.  do.  2d   '     do.  40 

Three  years  old  and  under  four,  1st        do.  75 

do.  do.  2d        do.  30 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st        do.  50 

do.  do.  2d        do.  20 

One  year  old  and  under  two,  1st       do.  25 

do.  do.  2d        do.  10 

Under  one  year  old,  1st       do.  15 

do.  do.  2d        do.  5 

[Exhibitors  in  classes  27  and  28,  must  file  pedigrees  with  the 
Secretary  on  the  first  day  of  the  Exhibition,  tracing  back  to  the 
thorough-bred  English  horse,  through  sire  and  darn.  Authori- 
ties, the  English  Stud  Book  and  the  American  Turf  Register.] 

COMMITTEE. 

Gibson  Mallory, Kentucky. 

Charles  Durall, Maryland. 

Allen  Dodge, •  •  •  • Dist.  of  Columbia. 

J.  W.  Singleton,- Illinois. 

Genery  Mitchell, Massachusetts. 

Class  29. — Morgan  and  Slack  Hawk  Stallions. 

Four  years  old  and  upwards,               1st  premium,  $75 

do.                   do.                           2d        do.  40 

Three  years  old  and  under  four,               1st        do.  50 

do.                   do.                           2d        do.  25 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,               1st        do.  30 

do.                   do.                           2d        do.  20 

One  year  old  and  under  two,               1st        do.  25 

do.                   do.                           2d        do.  15 

Under  one  year  old,  10 
[Exhibitors  in  class  29,  must  file  pedigrees  with  the  Secretary, 
on  the  first  day  of  the  Exhibition,  tracing  back  to  the  original 

Justin  Morgan  or  Hill's  Black  Hawk,  either  on  the  side  of  sire 
or  dam.] 

COMMITTEE. 

A  B.  Conger, New  York. 

N    B.  Smith, Connecticut. 


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J.  T.  Sanger, Illinois. 

W.  C.  Rives, Virginia. 

Charles  Cummings, Vermont. 

Class  30. — Stallions'  for  all  Woi^k.  .* 

Four  years  old   and  upwards,  1st  premium,  $50 

do.                   do.  2d  do.  25 

Three  years  old  and  under  four,  1st  do.  30 

do.                   do.  2d  do.  15 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st  do.  20 

do.                   do.  2d  do.  10 

One  year  old  and  under  two,  1st  do.  15 

do.                   do.  2d  do.  10 

Under  one  year  old,  5 

COMMITTEE. 

Clement  D.  Hill, Maryland. 

Joel  M.  Johnson, Illinois. 

W.  P.  Braxton, Virginia. 

M.  W.  Phillips, Mississippi. 

John  Lardner, .Pennsylvania. 

Class  31. — Mares  for  all  Work. 
Four  years  old  and  upwards,  1st  premium,  $50 

do.  do.  2d        do.  25 

Three  years  old  and  under  four,  1st        do.  30 

do.  do.  2d        do.  15 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st        do.  20 

do.  do.  2d        do.  10 

One  year  old  and  under  two,  1st        do.  15 

do.  do.  2d        do.  10 

Under  one  year  old,  5 

COMMITTEE. 

Henry  Wilson, Ohio. 

B.  W.  Williams, ... J^ouisiana. 

Charles  Lloyd,   Pennsylvania. 

Jacobi, Illinois. 

James  Carroll,  Jr Maryland. 

[The  "  Horse  of  all  Work,"  or  of  "  General  Utility,"  is  described 
as  between  15  and  16  hands;  quick  lively  ears;  broad  between 
the  eyes ;  round  barrel ;  short  loins ;  well  up  in  the  shoulder ; 
deep  chested  ;  square  quarters  ;  flat  legs  ;  short  between  knee 
and  pastern  and  hock  and  pastern ;  speed  equal  to  eight  miles  an 
hour  on  the  road,  and  at  least  three  miles  at  the  plough.] 

Class  32. — Heavy  Draft  Stallions. 

Four  years  old  and  upwards,  J.st  premium,  $50 

do.                    do.  2d        do.  25 

Three  years  old  and  under  four,  1st        do.  30 

do.                   do.  2d        do.  15 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st        do.  20 

do.                   do.  2d        do.  10 

One  year  old  and  under  two,  1st        do.  15 

do.                   do.  2d        do.  10 

Under  one  year  old,  5 


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COMMITTEE. 

Moses  G.  Cobb, Massachusetts. 

W.   L.  Underwood, Kentucky. 

Jacob  Rutledge, •. Maryland. 

H.  Cla.y  Hart, Missouri. 

Anson  Rogers, Wisconsin. 

F.  W.  Sherman Illinois. 

Class  33. — Heavy  Draft  Mares. 
Four  years  old  and  upwards,  1st  premium,  $50 

do.  do.  2d         do.  25 

Three  years  old  and  under  four,  1st        do.  30 

do.  do.  2d         do.  15 

Two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st        do.  20 

do.  do.  2d         do.  10 

One  year  old  and  under  two,  1st        do.  15 

do.  do.  2d         do.  10 

Under  one  year  old,  5 

COMMITTEE. 

M.  Powers, Pennsylvania 

W.  R.  Loomis, Illinois. 

Ezra  Forristall, Massachusetts. 

Thomas  Clark, Maryland. 

C.  M.  Barras, Ohio. 

Class  3-i. — Carriage  Horses  in  Pairs. 

Geldings  in  harness,                               1st  premium,  $50 

do.        do.                                       2d         do.  25 

Mares,          do.                                       1st        do.  50 

do.        do.                                       2d         do.  25 

COMMITTEE. 

L.  Tucker, New  York. 

W.  J.  Minor, Mississippi. 

Gerard  Gover, Maryland. 

A.  B.  Greenwood, Arkansas, 

M.  O.Walker, Illinois. 

Class  35. — Carriage  Horses  Single. 

Geldings  in  harness,                                1st  premium,  $30 

do.        do.                                       2d         do.  15 

Mares,         do.                                       1st        do.  30 

do.        do.                                       2d         do.  15 

COMMITTEE. 

A.  Kennedy, Maryland. 

Keene  Richards, Kentucky, 

L.  H.  Potter Illinois. 

David  Leavitt,  Jr Massachusetts. 

R.  Tenbrock, Alabama. 

Class  36. — /Saddle  Horses,  Trotters  or  Pacers. 

Stallions  under  the  saddle,                     1st  premium,  $30 

do.              do.                                   2d         do.  15 

Mares,                do.                                   1st        do.  25 

do.              do.                                 2d        do.  10 

Geldings,           do.                                   1st        do.  25 

do.  '            do.  *   2d         do.  10 


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COMMITTEE. 

W.  S.  Milton : Kentucky. 

T.  J.  Lee, Maryland. 

Adin  Thayer, New  York. 

George  C.  Bester, Illinois. 

Doct.  Maxwell, Wisconsin. 

W.  J.  Minor . . .' Mississippi. 

Class  37. — Ponies  and  Horsemanship. 

Best  display  of  horsemanship,  by  a  lad  under  fourteen 

years  of  age,  riding  a  pony,  „       $20 

Second  best,  15 

Third  best,  10 

COMMITTEE. 

Frederick  Smyth, New  Hampshire. 

Burwell  Whiting, Virginia. 

Smith  Fry, Illinois. 

W.  D.  Stewart, New  York. 

L.  J.  Pope, ...  Tennessee. 

Class  SS.-^Trotting  Stallions,  Geldings  and  Mares. 

Citizens  Purse,  $1000 

[Particulars  in  special  premiums.] 

COMMITTEE. 

Henry  Wager, New  York. 

Walter  S.  Gurnee, Illinois. 

Benj.  Alston, South  Carolina. 

Jas.  N.  Brown, Illinois. 

W.  S.  King, Massachusetts. 

Class  39.— Trotting  Stallions. 

Six  years  old  and  over,  1st  premium,  $100 

do.  do.  2d  do.  50 

Under  six  years,  1st  do.  75 

do.  2d  do.  30 

COMMITTEE. 

J.  McGowan, Pennsylvania. 

W.  H.  Brune, Maryland. 

H.  C.  Johns, Illinois. 

David  Leavitt, New  York. 

Willie  Baird, North  Carolina. 

Class  40. — Trotting  Marcs. 

Six  years  old  and  over,  1st  premium,  $100 

do.  do.  2d  do.  50 

Under  six  years,  1st  do.  75 

do.  2d  do.  30 

COMMITTEE. 

Samuel  Medary, Kansas. 

Robert  Gilmor Maryland. 

Jason  Woodruff, New  York. 

Jas.  H.  Dole, Illinois. 

W.  H.  Vey, Alabama. 


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Class  41. — Trotting  Geldings. 

Six  years  old  and  over,  1st  premium,  $75 

do.  do.  2d  do.  40 

Under  six  years,  1st  do.  50 

do.  2d  do.  25 

COMMITTEE. 

Elias  Dorsey, Kentucky. 

David  A.  Gage, Illinois. 

Charles  0.  Rogers, Massachusetts. 

P.  0.  Herbert, Louisiana. 

J.  W.  Doswell, Virginia. 

[Exhibitors  in  the  four  last  mentioned  trotting  classes  can  have 
competed  for  premiums  in  any  other  classes.] 

Class  42. — Jacks,  imported  or  American. 

Jack  four  years  old  and  overj  1st  premium,  $50 

do.  do.  do.  2d  do.  25 

Jack  three  years  old  and  under  four,  1st  do.  40 

do.  do.  do  2d  do.  20 

Jack  two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st  do.  30 

do.  do.  do.  2d  do.  15 

Jack  one  year  old  and  under  two,  1st  do.  20 

do.  do.  do.  _';.  2d  do.  10 

Jack  under  one  year  old,  1st  do.  15 

do.        do.                do.  2d  do.  5 

COMMITTEE. 

W.  A.  Harris, ^Illinois. 

W.  Berkeley, Virginia. 

W.  B.  Egan, Illinois. 

W.  Webster, Maryland. 

John  Herr, Kentucky. 

Class  43. — Jennets,  imported  or  American. 

Jennet  four  years  old  and  over,              1st  premium,  $50 

do  do  do  2d  do  25 

Jennet  three  years  old  and  under  four,  1st  do  40 

do  do  '  do  2d  do  '  20 

Jennet  two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st  do  30 

do  do  do  2d  do  15 

Jennet  one  year  old  and  under  two,  1st  do  20 

do  do  do  2d  do  10 

Jennet  under  one  year  old,  1st  do  15 

do        do                   do                      2d  do  5 

COMMITTEE. 

W.  F.  Harding, Tennessee. 

Wm.  B.  Egan, Illinois. 

W.  C.  Williams, Kentucky. 

Thos.  Bell, Neu-  Jersey. 

R.  H.  Stevens, Missouri. 


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Class  44. — Joules. 

Pair  draught  mules  in  harness,              1st  premium,  $40 

do            do            do                          2d  do  20 

Single  mule  over  three  years  old,          1st  do  30 

do                       do                          2d  do  15 

do  two  years  old  and  under  three,  1st  do       .  20 

do                       do                          2d  do  10 

do  one  year  old  and  under  two,     1st  do  10 

do                        do                           2d  do  5 

COMMITTEE. 

James  W.  Brannon, Kentucky. 

A.  Mitchell Missouri. 

Eob't  Mills,  jr., Illinois. 

A.  J.  Murray, Florida. 

J.  P.  Johnson, Arkansas. 


SHEEP,  SWINE,  AND  MISCELLANEOUS  DEPART- 
MENT. 

SUPERINTENDENT,  A.  B.  McCONNELL, 
(Ex -Vice  President  Illinois  State  Agricultural  Society,  Springfield,  III.) 

•  [Exhibitors  of  Sheep  will  bear  in  mind  that,  "when  there  is 
but  one  exhibitor,  although  he  may  show  several  animals  in  the 
same  class  and  order,  only  one  premium  will  be  awarded ;  that 
to  be  first  or  otherwise,  as  the  merits  of  the  animal  may  be 
adjudged;  and  when  the  animal  is  not  deemed  worthy  of  a  pre- 
mium, the  Judges  will,  at  their  discretion,  withhold  it."] 

Class  45. — Long  Wooled  Bucks. 
Two  years  old  and  over,  1st  premium,  $30 

do.  do.  2d        do.  15 

One  year  and  under  two,  1st        do.  25 

do.  do.  2d        do.  10 

Under  one  year,  1st       do.  15 

do.  do.  2d        do.  5 

COMMITTEE. 

Richard  S.  Fay, Massachusetts. 

C.  H.  Prischard, Virginia. 

Roswell  Carter, Illinois. 

S.  W.  Worthington, Maryland. 

H.   Canfield, Vermont. 

Class  46. — Long  Wool  £wes,  not  less  than  three. 

Two  years  old  and  over,                         1st  premium  $30 

do.                      do.                          2d        do.  15 

One  year  and  under  two,                       1st        do.  25 

do.                     do.  '                       2d        do.  10 


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Under  one  year,  1st  premium,  15 

do.  do.  2d        do.  5 

COMMITTEE. 

Charles  H.  Tilghman, Maryland. 

Jacob  Hite,     Kentucky. 

James  Buckalew, New  Jersey. 

Washington  Ives, Illinois. 

3.  M.  Mclntyre, New  York. 

Class  47. — Middle  Wool  Sucks. 

Two  years  old  and  over,  1st  premium,  $30 

do.                     do.  2d        do.  15 

One  year  and  under  two,  1st       do.  25 

do.                     do.  2d       do.  10 

Under  one  year,  1st       do.  15 

do.                     do.  2d       do.  5 

COMMITTEE. 

Aaron  Clement, Pennsylvania. 

Edwin  A.  Bates, Illinois. 

S.  W.  Jewett, Vermont. 

Henry  Carroll, Maryland. 

Basil  Duke, Missouri. 

Class  48. — Middle  Wool  Ewes,  not  less  them,  three. 

Two  years  old  and  over,  1st  premium,  $30 

do                     do  2d        do  15 

One  year  and  undr  two,  1st        do  25 

do                    do  2d        do  10 

Under  one  year,  1st       do  15 

do                    do  2d       do  5 

COMMITTEE. 

K.  H.  Allen, Virginia. 

M.  Gushing, Vermwid. 

Arthur  Bryant, Illinois. 

J.  Exton, Delaware. 

J.  Camak, Georgia. 

Class  49. — Saxon  Bucks. 

Two  years  old  and  over,  1st  premium,  $30 

do.                     do.  2d       do.  15 

One  year  and  under  two,  1st       do.  25 

do.                     do.  2d       do.  10 

Under  one  year,  1st       do.  15 

do.                     do.  2d       do..  5 

COMMITTEE. 

R.  W.  Scott, ....   Kentucky. 

John  D.  Wallace, Illinois. 

John  Giles, Connecticut. 

George  R.  Dennis, Maryland. 

G.  D.  Rose, Indiana. 

Class  50. — Saocon  Ewes,  not  less  than  three. 
Two  years  old  and  over,  1st  premium,  $30 

do  do  2d        do  15 


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One  year  and  under  two,  1st  premium.  25 

do  do  2d  do  10 

Under  one  year,  1st  do  15 

do  do  2d  do  5 

COMMITTEE. 

M.  R.  Cockrill, Tennessee. 

Edmond  Hammond, Vermont. 

Willie  Baird,.. North  Carolina. 

William  Gardner, New  Jersey. 

Caleb  Clifford, Illinois. 

Class  51. — Silesian  Merino  Bucks. 

Two  years  old  and  over,  1st  premium, 

do  do  2d        do 

One  year  and  under  two,  1st        do 

do  do  2d        do 

Under  one  year,  1st       do 

do  do  2d        do 

COMMITTEE. 

William  Kelly, New  York. 

Jas.  McConnell, Illinois. 

Owen  W.  Thomas, Kentucky. 

3.  W.  Vail, Vermont. 

A.  II.  He  tout, Louisiana. 

Class  52. — Silesian  H/wes,  not  less  than  three. 

Two  years  old  and  over,  1st  premium, 

do                     do  2d        do  "15 

One  year  and  under  two,  1st       do  25 

do                     do  2d        do  10 

Under  one  year,  1st       do  15 

do                     do  2d        do  5 

COMMITTEE. 

M.  W.  Ransom, North  Carolina. 

A.  A.  Gordon, Kentucky. 

Jas,  McConnell, Illinois. 

J.  C.  Clark, Missouri. 

Ebenezer  Hobbs, Massachusetts. 

Class  53. — French  Merino  Sucks. 

Two  years  old  and  over,  1st  premium, 

do  do  2d  do 

One  year  and  under  two,  1st  do 

do  do  2d  do 

Under  one  year,  1st  do 

do  do  2d        do 

COMMITTEE. 

W.  R.  Staples, Rhode  Island. 

Charles  Betts, Illinois. 

P.  0.  Herbert, Alabama. 

Josiah  Newhall, Massachusetts. 

John  H.  Harper, Indiana. 


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Class  54. — French  Ewes,  not  less  than  three. 

Two  years  old  and  over,  1st  premium,  $30 

do  do  2d  do  15 

One  year  and  under  two,  1st  do  25 

do  do  2d  do  10 

Uuder  one  year,  1st  do  15 

do  do  2d  do  5 

COMMITTEE. 

Leonard  Clift, New  York. 

John  B.  Dillion, Indiana. 

Thomas  Hughlett, Maryland. 

A.  Becroft,   Illinois. 

William  Billiard, Virginia. 

Class  55. — Spanish  Merino  Bucks. 

Two  years  old  and  over,  1st  do  $30 

do                     do  2d  do  15 

One  year  and  under  two,  1st  do  25 

do                     do  2d  do  10 

Under  one  year,  1st  do  15 

do                     do  2d  do  5 

COMMITTEE. 

C.  C.  Hutching, New  Hampshire. 

Charles  W.    Murtfeldt, Illinois. 

Charles  J.  Dupont, Delaware. 

John  Canstock, Indiana. 

W.  McCully, Pennsylvania. 

Class  56. — Spanish  Ewes,  not  less  than  three. 

Two  years  old  and  over,  1st  premium,  $30 

do                     do  2d        do  15 

One  year  and  under  two,  1st       do  25 

do                     do  2d        do  10 

Under  one  year,  1st       do  15 

do                     do  2d        do  5 

COMMITTEE. 

Richard  C.  Tilghman, Maryland. 

H.  T.  Curd, Kentucky. 

E.  L.  B.  Curtis, New  York. 

Wm.  B.  Green, Illinois. 

J.  B.  Clark, New  Hampshire. 

Class  57. — Grade  Sheep,  all  breeds  and  ages. 
Best  lot  five  ewes,  1st  premium, 

Second  best,    do  2d        do 

Best  lot  five  wethers,  1st       do 

Second  best,    do  2d        do 

COMMITTEE. 

G.  W.  Kendall, Texas. 

Dean  Robinson, Massachiisetts. 

Horace  Barnes, Illinois. 

John  M.  Sherwood, New  Yjrk. 

0.  H.  Burbridge, Kentucky. 


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Class  58. — Live  Muttons. 

Not  less  than  three,  1st  premium,  $15 

do  2d        do  10 

COMMITTEE. 

Joseph  H.  Peck, Dist.  of  Columbia. 

B.  Steadman, .. . . .  Ohio. 

A.  H.  Westcott, Georgia. 

Archibald  Clybourne, Illinois. 

John  Lindsey, Virginia. 

Class  59. — Slaughtered  Mutton. 
Slaughtered  Mutton,  1st  premium, 

do  do  2d         do 

COMMITTEE. 

Charles  Stetson, New  York. 

J.  Throckmorton, Kentucky. 

W.  H.  MacFarland, Virginia. 

C.  P.  Albee, Illinois. 

Joseph  T.  Gordon, Massachusetts. 

Class  60. — Cashmere  Goats. 

1st  premium, 

2d         do  10 

1st        do  20 

2d         do  10 

1st        do  20 

2d         do  10 

COMMITTEE. 

Samuel  H.  Haviland, California. 

Justin  S.  Morrill, Vermont. 

D.  L.  Yulee, Florida. 

E.  R.  Roe, Illinois. 

Wm.  Harrison, Missouri. 

Class  61. — Alpacas. 

Male  Alpacas,                                          1st  premium,  $20 

do        do                                            2d         do  10 

Female    do                                              1st        do  20 

do        do                                            2d         do  10 

COMMITTEE. 

A.  G.  Upham, < New  York. 

E.  R.  Roe, Illinois. 

Lewis  J.  Posse, ......  * » . . .   Tennessee. 

S.  Calvert, North  Carolina. 

J.  Scott  Todd, .^Massachusetts. 

Class  62. — Camels,  Llamas  and  Elks. 

Camel,  trained  to  work,  1st  premium, 

do  do  2d         do     . 

Llama,  do  1st        do 

do  do  2d         do 

Pair  Elk,  1st        do 

do  2d         do 


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COMMITTEE. 

Major  Wayne, U.  S.  Army. 

Jamea  Purvis, South  Carolina. 

James  Smith, Nebraska. 

L.  W.  Ashley, • Illinois. 

A.  P.  Cumings, New  York. 

Class  63. — Shepherd's  and  Watch  Dogs. 

Shepherd's  Dog,  trained,  1st  premium,  $20 

do  do  2d  do  5 

Watch  Dog,  1st  do  5 

do  do  2d  do  3 

COMMITTEE. 

A.  G.  Fuller, Dacoiah. 

George  H.  Penfield New  York. 

M.  W.  Patton, North  Carolina. 

C.  L.  Wilson, Illinois. 

Thomas  C.  Conolly, Diet.  Columbia. 

Class  64:. — Large  Breed  Swine. 

Boars,  two  years  and  upwards.  1st  premium, 

do  do  2d  do 

do    one  year  and  under  two,  1st  do 

do  do  2d  do 

Sows,  two  years  and  upwards,  1st  do 

do  do  2d  do  10 

do    one  year  and  under  two,  1st  do  15 

do  do  2d  do  5 

Sows  and  Pigs,  1st  do  *      20 

do  do  2d  do  10 

COMMITTEE. 

Arthur  M.  Eastman, New  Hampshire. 

Wm.  F.  M.  Arny, ...... Kansas. 

John  Wentworth, Illinois. 

A.  Howe, Florida. 

T.  L.  Lovering, Vermont 

J.  McGowan Pennsylvania. 

[  Exhibitors  will  not  be  allowed  to  combine  their  lots  for  the 
purpose  of  competing  for  the  premiums  awarded  to  Sows  and 
Pigs,  nor  can  the  same  sow  be  entered  for  these  premiums  and 
also  for  those  offered  for  Sows.] 

Class  65. — Small  Breed  Swine. 


\jiass  oo. — smau,  j^reea  &w^ne. 

Boars,  two  years  and  upwards,  1st  premium,  $25 

do  do  2d  do  .10 

do  one  year  and  under  two,  1st  do  15 

do  do  2d  do  5 

Sows,  two  years  and  upwards,  1st  do  25 

do  do  2d  do  10 

do  one  year  and  under  two,  1st  do  15 

do  do  2d  do  5 


Sows  and  pigs,  1st        do  20 

do  do  2d         do  10 


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COMMITTEE. 

S.   Hill, Iowa. 

Eben  Wight, Massaclntselts. 

B.  F.  Johnson, Illinois. 

J.  W.  Dyer, : Virginia. 

P.  Melendy, Ohio. 

Class  66. — Live  Fat  Swine,  all  breeds. 

Over  one  year,  1st  premium,  $15 

do  2d  do  8 

Under  one  year,  1st  do  10 

do  2d  do  5 

Shoats,  at  least  five,  1st  do  10 

do  2d  do  5 

COMMITTEE. 

0.  Horsey, Maryland, 

John  L.  Hancock, lUinois. 

J.  C.  Taylor, New  Jersey. 

Samuel  H.  Clay, Kentucky. 

A.  Carrington, Virginia, 


POULTRY  AND  GAME  DEPARTMENT. 

SUPERINTENDENT,  HENRY  CHASE, 

Robin's  Nest,  Peoria  County,  III. 

Class  67. — Large  Asiatic  Fowls. 

Pair  buff  Shanghaes,  1st  premium,  $5 

do  do  2d  do  it.™  3 

Pair  black  do  1st  do  5 

do  do  2d  do  3 

Pair  white  do  1st  do  5 

do            .   do  2d  do  3 

Pair  Bramali  Pootras,  1st  do  5 

t  do               do  2d  do  3 

Pair  Cochin  Chinas,  1st  do  5 

do               do  2d  do  3 

COMMITTEE. 

D.  A.  Reese, Georgia. 

John  C.  Crowder.. Illinois. 

W.  P.  Winfree, Virginia. 

Moses  Kimball, Massachusetts. 

A.  B.  Sandford, Ohio. 

Class  68. — Game  Fowls  and  their  crosses. 

Pair  Dominique  game,  1st  premium,  $5 

do  do  2d  do  3 

Pair  English  do  1st  do  5 

do  "  do  2d  do  3 


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Pair  Sumatra  game,  1st  premium,  $5 

do  do  2d  do  3 

Pair  Spanish  do  1st  do  5 

do  do  2d  do  3 

COMMITTEE. 

John  Furgeson, Kentucky. 

Robert  Carter, Virginia. 

A.  Y.  Moore, j •  •  •  • Michigan. 

G.  H.  Cutting, Illinois. 

James  Parrott, Illinois. 

Class  69. — Barn  Yard  Fowls. 

Pair  Speckled  Dorkings,                         1st  premium,                  $5 

Pair  W  hite        do                                   2d  do                          3 

Best  pair  Hamburghs,  silver  penciled,  3 

do               do        gold          do  3 

do               do        black         do  3 

Best  pair  Poland s,  silver,  3 

do          do       golden,  3 

do          do       white  crested,  3 

Best  pair  Bantams,  white,  3 

do          do        black,  3 

Best  pair  Mongrel  Fowls,  of  any  grade,  3 

COMMITTEE. 

Eben  Sutton, Massachusetts. 

D.  B.  Cooke, Illinois. 

A.  Phillips, Missouri. 

J.  G.  Lewis, Pennsylvania. 

J.  Howell, Ohio. 

Class  70. — Ducks. 

Best  pair  or  trio  Muscovy,  5 

do  do  Poland,  5 

do  do  Aylesbury,  5 

do  do  Rouen,  5 

do  do  Java,  5 

do  do  Top  Knot,  5 

do  do  Common,  5 

do  do  Mongrel,  5 

COMMITTEE. 

R.  J.  Ormsby, Kentucky. 

C.  C.  Tate, Virginia. 

Wm.  Powell, Indiana. 

Thomas  Hazard,. Wiode  Island. 

A.  S.  Evans Illinois. 

Class  71. — Geese. 

Best  pair  Bremen,  5 

uo     Hong  Kong  or  African,  5 

do     Toulouse,  5 

do     Wild,  5 

do     "White  or  Colored  Swan,  5 

do     Mongrel,  5 


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COMMITTEE. 

H.  Terrill... ,... Indiana. 

T.  Lewis „ . ... Illinow. 

W.  M.  Bagley . Virginia. 

John  H.  Sale.. , Missouri. 

R.  J.  Bird.  ...•••• Maryland. 

Class  72. — Turkies. 

Pair  Domestic  Turkies,  1st  premium,  $5 

do  do  2d         do  3 

PairayMte     1°  £     do°  3 

Best  Wild  Cock  Turkey,  5 

do      Hen  do 
Best  Flock  of  Turkies,  any  kind,  5 

COMMITTEE. 

Edmund  Hills , Massachusetts. 

John  T.  Batz i , Kenlucky. 

S.  Rand  Illinois. 

C.  T.  Keitte Rhode  Island. 

Thomas  Vale Indiana. 

TJ.  Junrujio  ;)iij  ui         '    "joij  f*tj    vimi  ^.vuiiti/js  inftt    vjr>iooS  ;)i(i 

Class  73. — Guinea  Fowls,  Pigeons,  <&c. 

Pair  Guinea  Fowls,  1st  premium,  $5 

do  do  2d         do  3 

Pair  Pea  do  1st        do 

do  do  2d         do  3 

Best  lot  Quail,  batiosf 

do  Prairie  Hens,  5 

Collection  of  Pigeons,  1st        do  5 

do  do  2d         do  3 

do  Rabbits,  1st        do  l"ntwj£ 

do  do  2d         do  3 

COMMITTEE. 

James  P.  Robin Maryland. 

H.  McKenzie Alabama. 

L.  W:  Wood Illinois. 

John  Parke, .Missouri. 

A.  B.  Sanford, Ohio. 

m          frA         /-i  11     A-          -C    r>      TJ 

Class  7*. — Collection  of  Poultry. 

[A  premium  of  $10.00  will  be  awarded  for  the  best  collection 
of  poultry  not  less  than  one  hundred  in  number,  of  which  a  sam- 
ple of  not  less  than  five  shall  be  exhibited  (not  to  compete  for 
any  other  premium)  accompanied  by  a  verified  statement,  which 
must  be  filed  with  the  Secretary,  at  the  time  of  the  entry,  of  the 
method  of  keeping ;  arrangement  of  the  poultry  house  and 
yards ;  the  expense  attending  it ;  the  number  of  eggs,  their 
average  weight,  and  how  preserved  ;  number  of  chickens  raised, 
the  market  value  of  each,  how  prepared  and  packed  for  market, 
and  where  sold.] 

For  the  second  best  collection,  as  above,  5 

3 


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COMMITTEE. 

Richard  Peters, Georgia. 

F.  R.  Farwell, New  York. 

James  Medill, . . . . Illinois. 

H.  Brickett, New  Hampshire. 

H.  Terrill, , Indiana. 


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FARM  AND  GARDEN  PRODUCT  DEPARTMENT. 

SUPERINTENDENT,   C.  W.  WEBSTER, 
(Ex-President  Illinois  State  Agricultural  Society,  Galena,  Illinois.) 

Class  75. — Grain  and  Seeds. 

[Certified  evidence  must  be  filed  with  the  Secretary  at  the 
time  of  making,  the  entry,  that  the  products  were  the  growth  of 
the  present  year,  on  the  competitors'  land ;  the  time  of  sowing 
and  harvesting,  with  the  quantity  raised  to  the  acre,  must  also  be 
stated.  The  quantity  specified  of  all  articles  must  be  ceded  to 
the  Society,  that  samples  may  be  deposited  in  the  cabinet  at 
Washington;  the  remainder  will  be  distributed  among  agricul- 
ral  societies  at  home  and  abroad.] 

Best  sample  white  winter  wheat,  not  less  than  one  bushel,        $5 

Second  best  sample,  3 

Best  sample  red  winter  wheat,  one  bushel,  5 

Second  best  sample,  3 

Best  sample  of  white  spring  wheat,  one  bushel,  5 

Second  best  sample,  3 

Best  sample  of  red  spring  wheat,  one  bushel,  5 

Second  best  sample,  3 

Best  sample  of  rye,  one  bushel, '  5 

Second  best  sample,  3 

Best  sample  of  oats,  one  bushel,    5 

Second  best  sample,  3 

Best  sample  of  barley,  one  bushel,  5 

Second  best  sample,  3 
Best  sample  of  buckwheat,  one  bushel, 

Second  best  sample,  2 
Best  sample  of  newly  introduced  grain,  valuable  to  the  farmer, 

not  less  than  one  peck.  5 
Best  sample  of  millet,  one  peck, 
Second  best  sample, 

Best  sample  of  seed  of  Chinese  sugar  cane, 

Second  best  sample,  ' 

Best  sample  of  white  beans,  one  bushel,  -i{;' 
Second  best  sample, 
Best  sample  of  peas,  one  bushel, 
Second  best  sample, 

Best  sample  of  ilax  seed,  one  peck,  3 


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Second  best  sample,  $2 

Best  sample  of  hops,  not  less  than  ten  pounds,  5 

Second  best  sample,  3 

Best  sample  of  Timothy  seed  one  peck,  3 

Second  best  sample,  2 

Best  sample  of  Blue  Grass  seed,  one  peck,  3 

Second  best  sample,  2 

Best  sample  of  Hungarian  Grass  seed,  one  peck,  3 

Second  best  sample,  2 

Best  sample  of  Clover  seed,  half  peck,  3 

Second  best  sample,  2 

Best  twelve  ears  of  yellow  seed  corn,  3 

Second  best  sample,  2 

Best  twelve  ears  of  white  seed  corn,  3 

Second  best  sample,  2 

Best  twelve  ears  of  sweet  corn,  3 

Second  best  sample,  2 

Best  collection  different  varieties  corn,  5 

Second  best  sample,  3 

COMMITTEE. 

[  )OV-  ,,  . 

Henry  A.  Dyer, Connecticut. 

W.  H.  Blackburn, Missouri. 

John  G.  Haines, Illinois. 

Julian  S.  Rurasey, do. 

Will.  Watkins, Kentucky. 

Samuel  Holt, Alabama. 


Class  76.— Flour,  Meal,  &c. 

[Exhibitors  must  tile  with  the  Secretary,  on  making  their 
entries,  verified  statements  of  the  actual  quantity  of  grain  or 
corn  used  in  the  manufacture  of  each  barrel  of  flour  or  meal,  as 
the  committee  will  take  this  into  consideration  in  awarding  the 
premiums.] 

Barrel  of  196  pounds  flour  from  red  wheat,  1st  premium,        $5 

"            "                "        "       "       do  2d         do                3 

"            "                "        "    white  do  1st        do                5 

"            "                "        "      "       do  2d         do               3 

Best  barrel  Indian  meal  for  transportation,  5 

"           liye             "                 "  5 

Best  sample  wheat  starch,  3 
"            corn        do 

"            farina  from  wheat  or  corn,  3 

COMMITTEE. 

Robert  P.  Dodge, Dist.  Columbia. 

Samuel  Ingalls, Iowa. 

David  H.  Branch, Virginia. 

John  Gage,    Illinois. 

E.  W.  Densmore, do. 

John  S.  Gittings, .Maryland. 


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Class  77.  —  Other  Staple  Products. 
Best  bag  Upland  Cotton, 
"      Sea  Island  do 
Best  barrel  Cane  Sugar, 

$10 
10 
10 

Best  fifty  pounds  sugar  from  Sorgho  or  Imphee, 

10 

Best  five  gallons  molasses,          " 

« 

5 

Best  twenty  pounds  maple  sugar, 
Best  bushel  Upland  Rice, 

.o.qrfififc 

5 
5 

OiCjiii/Sj 

"           Lowland  " 

.'ifqorna  Jgyd  i:>r 

ro-t'j'g 

Sample  English  shipping  leaf  tobacco, 

1st 

premium,  -ityu 

$5 

tl                It                               it                       It 

2d 

do 

3 

"     Continental  "            " 

1st 

do 

5 

u        it                tt            tt 

2d 

do 

3 

"    manufactured  tobacco, 

1st 

do 

5 

it        it                            it 

2d 

do 

3 

Best  pound  of  tea,  American  growth, 

t»'<r>  ovfow-i 

5 

Best  display  of  silk,               " 

5 

Fifty  pounds  dressed  flax, 

5 

"             dew  rotted  hemp, 

5 

"             water   "        do 

5 

Fleece  long  wool, 

5 

"  middle  do 

.v/ 

5 

"   "IVrprinrt    f\n 

5 

5 

"  Saxony  do 

COMMITTEE. 

0.  C.  Wheeler, California. 

N.  M.  Gary, Maryland. 

James  0.  Adams, New  Hampshire. 

C.  Palmer, Virginia. 


Class  78.  —  Garden  Vegetables. 

Irish  potatoes,  1  bushel, 
do                     " 

1st  premium,                 $5 
2d         do                         3 

Sweet  potatoes,       " 

1st 

do 

Ulttfc 

do                    « 

2d 

do 

3 

Onions,  white,  a  peck, 

1st 

do 

3 

do      "             " 

2d 

do 

2 

do  red,            " 

1st 

do 

3 

do      "             " 

2d 

do 

2 

do  yellow,       " 

1st 

do 

3 

do      "             " 

2d 

do 

2 

Turnips  ruta  baga,  bushel, 
do      "             " 

1st 
2d 

do 
do 

3 

2 

do  yellow,        " 

1st 

do 

3 

do      "             " 

2d 

do 

2 

do  flat,             « 

1st 

do 

3 

do      "             « 

2d 

do 

2 

Beets,    turnip,        " 

1st 

do 

3 

do      "             « 

2d 

do 

2 

do  sugar,         " 

1st  premium,                 $3 

do      "    '          " 

2d 

do 

2 

do  mangel  wurzel  " 

1st 

do 

3 

do    !'j"t'ii                 " 

2d 

do 

2 

Parsnips,                         " 

1st 

do 

3 

do                            « 

2d 

do 

2 

Carrots,  white,                " 

1st 

do 

3 

do       "                     « 

2d 

do 

2 

do  orange,               " 

1st 

do 

3 

do      "                     " 

2d 

do 

2 

Salsify,  three  bunches, 

1st 

do 

3 

i  (.       "            " 

2d 

do 

2 

Uv 

Leeks,       «           «     • 

1st 

do 

3 

do      "           " 

2d 

do 

2 

Celery,  ten            " 

1st 

do 

3 

do      "           " 

2d 

do 

2 

Ehubarb,  "           " 

1st 

do 

ifoiw'tal       3 

do      "           « 
Cauliflowers,  six  heads, 

2d 
1st 

do 

toiij  I-rnn        ^ 

•  J             9 

do            «      « 

2d 

do 

Cabbage,        "      " 

1st 

do 

3 

do            «      " 

2d 

do 

2 

Lettuce,          "      " 

1st 

do 

"j   It  fi  f()<J  I  '  !•<  I   .1  '"*.*2 

do            "      " 

2d 

do 

Endive,           "      " 

1st 

do 

3 

do            «     " 

2d 

do 

2 

Tomatoes,  red,  one  peck, 

1st 

do 

b'h    ^ 

do            "      " 

2d 

do 

2 

do      yellow  " 

1st 

do 

3 

do            "     " 

2d 

do 

2 

Peppers,                " 

1st 

do 

i 

3 

do 

2d 

do 

2 

Egg  plant,             " 

1st 

do 

3 

do                   " 

2d 

do 

2 

Lima  beans,          " 

1st 

do 

3 

do                   " 

2d 

do 

\<>  lliol  Oil  .    'T* 

Pole  beans,           " 

1st 

do 

'ji>;fi 

do                   « 

2d 

do 

Bunch  beans,         " 

1st 

do 

3 

do                   " 

2d 

do 

2 

Garden  peas,  greatest  variety, 

1st 

do 

3 

do                   " 

2d 

do 

2 

Pumpkins,              " 

1st 

do 

3 

do                    « 

2d 

do 

2 

Squashes,               " 

1st 

do 

3 

do                   « 

2d 

do 

2 

Watermelons,        " 

1st 

do 

3 

do                   « 

2d 

do 

2 

Muskrnelons,         « 
do                   « 

1st 
2d 

do 
do 

2 

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Collection  garden  vegetables,  distinct  from  any  exhibited  for 
the  above  premiums,  1st  premium, 

Collection  as  above,  2d         do  5 

Garden  seeds,  growth  of  1858,  '59,  with  directions  for  plant- 
ing on  each  paper,  1st  premium,  10 

Garden  seeds  as  above,  2d         do  5 

COMMITTEE. 

S.    Sands, Maryland. 

James  Breck, Massachusetts. 

S.  H.  Kerfoot, Illinois. 

Jno.  Gai  net, Missouri. 

J.  M.  Thornburn, New  York. 

"W.  Emery, Illinois. 

Class  79. — Cured  and  Preserved  Meat. 

[Exhibitors  must  furnish  the  Secretary,  when  they  make  their 

entries,  verified  statements  of  the  manner  in  which  their  meats 

have  been  cured  or  preserved.     Hams  and  canned  meats  must  be 

cooked  at  such  time  as  the  judges  may  direct.] 

Best  barrel  pickled  or  mess  beef,  5 

"              "                "     pork,  5 

Hams,  cooked,     ;                                    1st  premium,  5 

"        «                                             2d         do  3 

Best  Mutton  Hams,  cooked,  3 

Best  Bologna  Sausages,  five  pounds,  3 

Canned  meats,  at  least  one  year  old,      1st        do  5 

do                         "    '       "           2d         do  3 

Best  bushel  of  salt  for  meats,  3 

COMMITTEE. 

M.  T.  McCoun, New  York. 

Martin, ,...  .Illinois. 

David  Pulsifer, Massachusetts. 

3.  3.  Stewart, Alabama. 

R.  G.  Corwin, „ Ohio. 

Class  80. — Dairy  Prodults. 

[Exhibitors  must  file  verified  statements  with  the  Secretary  be- 
fore the  13th  of  September,  showing  that  they  manufactured  the 
articles  entered,  and  owned  the  dairies  from  which  the  same  were 
made.  Competitors  for  premiums  for  butter  must  also  state  in 
writing  when  the  butter  was  made ;  the  number  of  cows  kept  on 
the  farm,  the  mode  of  keeping ;  the  treatment  of  the  cream  and 
milk  before  churning,  winter  and  summer ;  the  method  of  free- 
ing the  butter  from  the  milk ;  the  quantity  and  kind  of  salt 
used ;  whether  saltpetre  or  any  other  substance  has  been  em- 
ployed ;  also  whether  in  the  use  of  any  variety  of  salt,  injurious 
results  have  occurred  ;  if  so,  the  variety  and  where  manufactured, 
Competitors  for  premiums  on  cheese  must  also  state  in  writing 
where  and  when  the  cheese  was  made ;  the  number  of  cows 
kept,  the  treatment  of  milk,  the  kind  of  rennet  used ;  how  the 
curd  was  broken,  scalded,  and  separated  from  the  whey ;  the 
quantity  and  kind  of  salt  used,  how  pressed  and  how  dressed. 


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Unless  these  statements  are  made,  Exhibitors  will  be  excluded 
from  competition.] 

Twenty-five  Ibs.  of  butter  made  in  May  or  June-lst  premium  $20 

do            do            do               do              2d        do  15 

do            do            do                do             3d        do  10 

Fifty  pounds  of  butter  made  at  any  time,           1st        do  .   20 

do            do            do            do                     2d        do  ,  15 

do            do            do            do                     3d        do  10 

Ten  pounds  of  butter  made  at  any  time  by  a  girl  under  f  <,;) 
twenty  of  age,  and  not  in  competition  for  other  pre- 
miums,                                                             1st  premium,    10 

do                do               do                       2d        do  5 

One  hundred  pounds  of  cheese  over  1  ye  ar  old  1st       do  20 

do              do              do              do               2d        do  15 

do              do              do'..          do               3d        do  10 

do              do              do  under  one  year  old  1st        do  20 

do              do              do              do               2d        do  15 

do              do              do              do               4d        do  10 

For  best  display  of  old  "  pine  apple"  cheese,  5 

Best  bag  of  salt  for  dairy  use,  5 

To  the  owner  of  the  dairy  which  makes  the  best  display 

in  addition  to  premium,  Diploma  of  honor. 

COMMITTEE. 

Charles  L.  Flint,  ....................................  Massachusetts. 

R.  T.  Dillard,  ..........................................  Kentucky. 

T.  C.  Hoag  ..............................................  Illinois. 

J.  B.  Grinnell,  ........................  .  ...............  ...  Iowa. 

A.  T.  Newhold,  ............  ;  ........   .  .  .............  Pennsylvania. 

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•i'Wtjfi  oovit  imrlf  r*'j\  v>\\  ,*>i;h>njr/  f>otm;u  O'.j  mult  . 

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HORTICULTURAL  AND  POMOLOG-ICAL  DEPART- 

MENT. 

SUPERINTENDENT,  C.   R.    OVERMAN, 

(President   Illinois  State   Horticultural   Society.) 

[All  fruits,  flowers  and  plants  offered  in  competition  for  pre- 
miums, must  have  been  grown  by  the  .  competitor,  and  any  one 
who  may  offer  for  premium  what  has  been  grown  by  another  per- 
son, will  thereby  forfeit  nil  claim  to  any  premium  offered  by  the 
Society,  at  this  or  any  future  exhibition.  The  Professional  List 
includes  all  more  or  less  engaged  in  the  cultivation  of  trees,  &c., 
for  sale.  Specimens  offered  in  competition  for  any  premium  can 
not  be  offered  for  another.  Judges  will  withhold  awards  where 
articles  of  sufficient  merit  are  not  offered.  Exibitors  will  be  re- 
quired to  arrange  their  specimens  as  the  Superintendent  may  di- 
rect, nor  can  they  remove  them  until  after  two  o'clock  in  the  af- 
ternoon of  Friday.] 


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Class   81.  —  Apples,  Pears,  Peaches  and  Plums.  —  Professional 

Exhibitors. 

•  *      t  «f  F  & 

For  the  largest  and  best  collection  of  apples,  not  less 
than  30  named  varieties,  not  less  than  three  spec- 

imens of  each,  50  20 

do    best  20  varieties  of  six  specimens  each,  20  10 

do     best  12  varieties  of  six  specimens  each,  10  5 

do    best  dish  of  pears  of  one  variety,  5  3 

do    best  collection  of  peaches,  10  :('J£ 

do    best  collection  of  plums,  10  5 

or   .  ;  i>.i:  .          ,  (ftffiunn 

COMMITTEE.  ,,;, 

Lewis  Perrine,  .............................  ..........  New  Jersey. 

Lawrence  Young,  ...........  ...........  .  ...............  Kentucky. 

L.  S.  Pennington,  ........................................  Illinois. 

Suel  Foster,  ..................  .............................  Iowa. 

Wm.  Sumner,  ....................................  South  Carolina. 

Joel  Lake,  ...............  ...  .....................  Massaahusetts. 

Class  82.  —  Apples,  Pears,  Peaches  and  Plums.  —  Amateur  Ex 
&  hibitors. 

For  the  largest  and  best  collection  of  apples,  not  less. 
than  30  named  varieties,  not  less  than  three  speci- 
mens each,  50  20 

do    best  20  varieties,  not  less  than  six  specimens 

each,  20        1 

do    best  12  varieties,  not  less  than  six  specimens  each  3  ,          5 
do    best  dish  of  apples  of  one  variety,  5          3 

do  largest  and  best  collection  of  pears,  not  less 
than  30  named  varieties,  not  less  than  three  speci- 
mens of  each,  50  20 

do    best  20  varieties  of  six  specimens  each,  20        10 

do    best  12  varieties,  six  specimens  of  each,  10          5 

do    best  dish  of  pears  of  one  variety,  5          3 

-  '  j         i  -H      A.*  a  r.  AiJLU^H  tr 

do    best  collection  of  peaches,   ,::, 

do    best  collection  of  plums,  10          5 

COMMITTEE. 

James  Purvis,  .........  »  ..........................  South  Carolina. 

Wm.  D.  Brinckle,  .................  .  .  .'!';!,  .[.]  .......  Pennsylvania. 

George  R.  Taylor  .....  ....  >ui  i  .  .£.</  .  .0  ~Ji  v^  .  J  \$W.  .\i  4  .  .  Missouri. 

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Ex-Gov.  Bebb,  ....................  .,  .................  .'.  .  .  .Illinois. 

Wirt  Robinson,  ......  .................................  Virginia. 

James  Smith,  .............................................  Iowa. 

Class  SB.—  Other  Fruit. 

For  the  best  seeding  apple,  never  before  exhibited,  5          3 

do     best  dozen  quinces,  5           3 

do     best  nectarines,  5          3 

do    best  collection  of  wild  fruits,  3 

do     best  collection  nuts  from  forest,  4: 


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COMMITTEE. 

Marshall  P.  Wilder Massachusetts. 

F.  G.  Gary, ..;...........;..;....; Ohio. 

J.  G.  Reynolds,.. . . .. '.'.' .".'.' Illinois. 

P.  R.  Hoy, Wisconsin. 

William  Lawton, ........'.. New  York. 

Class  84. — Grapes. 
For  the  best  new  native  or  seedling  grape,  hardy,  and  equal 

or  superior  to  the  Catawba  or  the  Isabella,  a  premium  of  $20 

For  the  second  best  as  above,                              "              "  10 
For  the  best  display  of  Isabella  grapes,  not  less  than  12 

bunches,  10 

Second  best,  as  above,  5 
For  the  best  display  of  Catawba  grapes,  not  less  than  12 

bunches,  10 

Second  best,  as  above,  5 

For  the  best  display  in  variety  of  native,  grapes,  15 

Second  best,  as  above,  10 

For  the  best  display  of  foreign  grapes,  15 

O  11  i  •   •    •   •!         •  •  •   •    '    '  •  *      -t  f\ 

Second  best,  as  above, 

COMMITTEE. 

J.  A.  Warder, Ohio. 

Charles  H.  Dana, New  Hampshire. 

L.  S.  Church, Illinois. 

Wm.  Carpenter, Ohio. 

Charles  H.  Rosenstiel, .Illinois.  ; ^..rT 

I  i  «>  f,fi 

Class  85. —  Wines  and  other  Beverages. 

For  the  best  six  bottles  dry  Catawba,  1858,  $10 

do  second  best,  as  above,  5 

do  best  six  bottles  sparkling  Catawba,  1858,  10 

do  second  best,  as  above,  5 

do  best  six  bottles  old  Catawba,  10 

do  second  best,  as  above,  5 

do  best  six  bottles  wine  from  the  Herbemout  grape,  10 

do  second  best,  as  above,  5 

do  best  six  bottles  wine  from  the  Schuylkill  or  Cape,        10 

do  second  best,  as  above,  5 

do  best  six  bottles  wine  from  Isabella  grape,  10 

do  second  best,  as  above,  5 

do  best  three  bottles  of  Rhubarb  wine,  3 

do            do                do      Currant    do  3 

do            do                do      Blackberry  cordial,  3 

do  best  keg  lager  beer,  5 

do  second  best  do  3 

do  best  bbl.  Ale,  5 

do  best  bottle  Porter,  3 

do  best  dozen  bottles  of  cider,  3 

do            do               do       ale,  3 

do            do                do        mineral  water,  3 


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COMMITTEE. 

W.  H.  Haxall, Virginia. 

Walter  S.  Poore, 1 California. 

S.  G.  Fisher, . . . Pennsylvania. 

George  R.  Taylor, Mimntri. 

3.  V.  Z.  Blaney,.... Illinois. 

Class  86. — floral  Designs. 

do  best  Floral  Design,  £25 

do  second  best    do  20 

do  third  best        do  15 

do  best  "  Temple  of  Flora,"  10 

do  best  "  Temple  of  Ceres  and  Pomona,"  10 

COMMITTEE. 

Mrs.  Win.   H.  Bissell, Illinois. 

Mrs.  P.  R.  Hoy, Wisconsin. 

Mrs.  Chas.  Dimmoch, Virginia. 

Mrs.  W.  Carter Missouri. 

Miss  Alice  M.  Kennicott, Illinois. 

W.  D.  Gallagher, Kentucky. 

Sylvester  Mowry, Arizona. 

rrtH<i/j 
Class  87. — flowers. 

Collection  of  dahlias,  named,  1st  premium,   $10 

do  do  do  2d  do  5 

Twelve  dissimilar  dahlias,  named,  1st  do  5 

do  do  do  2d  do  3 

Best  seedling  dahlia,  not  before  exhibited,  3 

Boquet  of  dahlias,  1st  do  5 

do  do  2d  do  3 

Collection  of  roses,  named,  1st  do  10 

do  do  do  2d  do  5 

Twelve  dissimilar  roses,  do  1st  do  5 

do  do  do  2d  do  3 

Best  newest  variety  of  rose,  3 

Boquet  of  roses,  1st  do  5 

do  do  2d  do  3 

Collection  of  verbenas,  named,  1st  do  5 

do  do  do  2d  do  3 

Twelve  dissimilar  verbenas,  1st  do  3 

do  do  2d  do  2 

Best  new  seedling  verbena,  3 

Collection  of  German  asters,  1st  do  5 

do  do  do  2d  do  3 

Collection  of  pansies,  1st  do  5 

do  do  2d  do  3 

Collection  of  gladiolus,  1st  do  5 

do  do  2d  do  3 

Collection  of  ten  week  stock,  1st  do  5 

do               do            do  2d  do  3 


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Collection  of  phloxes,                                        1st  premium,  $5 

do  do  2d  do  3 

Collection  of  petunias,  1st  do  5 

do  do  2d  do  3 

Collection  of  cut  flowers,  named,  1st  do  15 

do  do  do  2d  do  10 

Best  collection  wild  flowers,  named,  5 

Best  pair  pyramid  boquets,  1st  do  10 

do                       do                                      2d        do  5 

do     fldto            do                                       2d        do  3 

do     round  flat  do                                      1st       do  5 

do        do            do                                      2d        do  3 

do     round  hand  do                                       1st        do  5 

do        do            do                                      2d        do  3 

Best  display  of  Flowers,  Silver  medal. 

Second  best,  Bronze    do 

COMMITTEE. 

M.   Sneydish, Iowa. 

John  J.  Smith, Pennsylvania. 

Robert   Buist, do. 

J.  P.  Kirtland, Ohio. 

F.  R.  Elliott, .' Afussouri. 

James  Camak, Georgia. 

Saml.  Feast, Maryland. 

';';•.}   vilvt.  'ihjUif-';J?f<>H 

Class  88.— Greenhouse  Plants. 

')'••'' ')      •  • 

Collection  of  greenhouse  plants,  thirty  or  more 

varieties,                                                           1st  premium,  $25 

Collection,  as  above,                                          2d        do  20 

do        do                                                    3d        do  15 

Best  specimen  greenhouse  plants,                      1st        do  5 

do        do                   do                              2d        do  3 

Best  collection  dissimilar  blooms — Fuchsias.     1st        do  5 

do               do               do            do            2d        do  3 

Best  collection  geraniums,                                   1st        do  5 

do                do                       ^                     2d        do  3 

Best  collection  Heliotropes,                                1st        do  5 

*    fd°     •         wd°                                               2d        d°  I 
Best  specimen  Heliotrope, 

Best  collection  of  rare  evergreens,  1st  do  5 

do  do  do  2d  do  3 

Best  collection  grapes,  in  pots,  1st  do  10 

do  do  do  2d  do  5 

Hot  House  Plants. 

Best  collection  hot  house  plants,  1st  do  15 

do  do  do  2d  do  10 

do  do  do  3d  ,  do  5 

Best  specimen  hot  house  plant,                          1st        do  5 

do               do               do                          2d        do  3 

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Best  collection  Begonias,  1st  do  5 

do  do  2d  do  3 

Best  collection  Achimenias,  1st  do  5 

do  do  2d  do  3 

COMMITTEE— (Same  Committee  aa  for  Class  87.) 

Ot  ob        t>§  oh  <•!> 

Jwitftd  tar-*Yroi]l  !>frw  isoibuHco  laott 
-»t .«.»». 

oh  on  ol> 

HOUSEHOLD    DEPARTMENT. 

[No  article  wil  be  entitled  to  compete  for  a  premium  that  has 
not  been  made  in  the  family  since  July,  1858,  and  if  required, 
exhibitors  must  furnish  evidence  that  it  has  been  manufactured.] 
olr  ob  of>        o[> 

Class  89. — Domestic  Productions. 

"Wheat  bread,  three  loaves,  5  3 

Eye  Bread,  5  3 

Unbolted  flour  bread,  5  3 

f~       ,        ,  '  .  _,  _ 

Corn  bread,  5 

Home-made  Fruit  cake,  5  3 

Home-made  Pound  cake,  5  .3 

TT  -10  1          r  o 

Home-made  Sponge  cake,  5 

Home-made  Jelly  cake,  5  3 

Home-made  Ginger  bread,  5  3 

r\«       i  /•         i  e  o 

Display  of  cake,  5  3 

Vegetables  put  up  in  can  or  glass,  '"V1  3 

Peaches            do.                do.  5  3 

Pears                do.                do.  5  3 

Quinces             do.                do.  5  3 

Plums               do.                do.  5  3 

Cherries            do.                do,  5  3 

Garden  fruit     do.                do.  5 

Preserved  Apples  in  sugar,  5  3 

Preserved  Peaches  in  sugar,     1st  premium,    5    2d  premium.     3 

do.       Plums            do.  5  3 

do.       Cherries        do.  5  4 

do.       Strawberries  do.  5  3 

Assortment  of  Jellies,  5  3 

Apple  Butter,  10  3 

Peach  Butter,  5  3 

General  assortment  pickles,  all  kinds,  5 

Assortment  sweet  pickles,  5  3 

do.        sour  pickles,  5  3 

COMMITTEE. 

J.  H.  Wallace, .Iowa. 

Mrs.  Chas.  E.  Peck, Illinois. 

Mrs.  F.  D.  Gage, J/Misowri. 

Mrs.  Louisa  K.  Tears, Wisconsin, 

g         Mrs.  H.  P.  Hanford, do. 

Mrs.  J.  Asa  Kennicott, Illinois. 

Miss  C.  A.  Boyden, do. 


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Class  90. — Domestic  Fabrics. 
"Woolen  carpeting  at  least  20  yards,     1st  premium,  $10  ;  2d, 


Rag  carpeting,                    do. 
Double  carpet  coverlet, 
Knit  bed  spread, 
White  woven  counterpane, 
"Woolen  blankets, 
Tow-linen,  at  least  10  yards, 
Flax  linen,              do 
Linsey,                    do 
Kersey,                   do 
Flannel                   do 

10 
5 
5 
5 
5 
5 
5 
5 
5 
5 

Linen  diaper,         do 

5 

Cotton  diaper,        do 

COMMITTEE. 
Mrs.  F.  H.  Cutting,  

5 

Mrs.  Joel  A.  Matteson,  

do. 

P.  Palmer,  

S.  M.  Capron,  

.  .New  York. 

Class  91. — Knitting  and  Netting  Work. 

Woolen  knit  stockings,  one  pair,  1st  prenium,  $5  ;  2d,  $3 

Woolen  knit  socks,            do  53 

Cotton  knit  stockings,       do  53 

Cotton  knit  socks,              do  53 

Worsted  stockings,            do  53 

Silk  Stockings,                  do  53 

Woolen  fringe  mittens,     do  53 

Woolen  knit  drawers,       do  53 

Woolen  knit  shirts,           do  53 

Netted  worsted  shawl,  5              3 

Best  netted  sofa  cover,  3 

Best  pair  netted  chair  cover,  3 

Best  pair  netted  lamp  mats,  3 

Net  for  covering  fruit  trees,  5              3 

Best  fly  net  for  horses,  3 

COMMITTEE. 

Mrs.  Charles  Dimmock, Virginia. 

Mrs.  H.  C.  Johns, Illinois. 

Mrs.  W.  Carter, Missouri. 

Mrs.  Frank  Williams, Illinois. 

Mrs.  Charles  Foster, Iowa. 

Class  92.— Ladies'   Work. . 

[The  premium  will  be  awarded  for  excellence  of  workmanship, 
not  value  of  Material.] 

Shirt  with  stitched  bosom,  1st  premium,  $5  ;  2d    $3 

Pair  cloth  cassimere  pants,  5  3 

Best  pair  summer  pants  3 

Stitched  vest,  5  3 


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Best  summer  vest,  $3 

T»  -11  1  r» 

.best  silk  dress, 

Best  thin  dress,  3 

Best  calico  dress,  3 

Beet  silk  bonnet, 

Straw  bonnet  or  flat,  5 

Handkerchief  needle  worked,  5 

Infant's  dress,  do  5 

Undersleeves,  do  5 

Shirts,  do  53 

Caps,  do  53 

COMMITTEE. 

Mrs.  Frederick  Smyth, New  Hampshire. 

Mrs.  J.  V.  Z.  Blaney, Illinois. 

Mrs.  H.  G.  Otis, Massachusetts. 

Mrs.  Horace  Gapron, Ittitvois. 

Miss  Sally  Lambert, Virginia. 

Class  93. — Ladies'  Ornamemtal  Work 

Embroidery  in  gold  or  silver,  $5 

dd  chenille,  5 

do  silk,  1st  premium,  $5     2d,  premium,  3 

do  worsted,  5  3 

Worked  covers  for  chairs,  3 

do  for  ottomans,  3 

"Worsted  cushions  for  sofas,  3 

do  toilet  cushions,  3 

Crotchet  work,  3 

Lamp  mats,  pair, 

Slippers,  pair,  3 

Fancy  work  Basket, 

Fancy  card  basket,  3 

Portfolios,  needle  worked, 

do        in  leather,  3 

Portmonnaies,     do 

Ornamental  leather  work, 

Bead  work, 

Painted  card  work, 

Moss  work, 

Pine  cone  work, 

Shell  work, 

Flowers  of  wax,  paper  of  feathers, 

Wax  fruit, 

Flowers  of  hair, 

Best  evidence  of  taste  and  industry  by  a  girl  under  15  years  of 
age,  not  a  competitor  for  other  premiums,  12 

Second  best,  do  8 

Third  best,  do 

Best  specimen  of  darning  and  repairing,  5 

COMMITTEE. 

ifr?.  J.  McGowan, Pennsylvania. 

ilis.  Norman  B.  Judd, Illinois. 


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Mrs.  J.  J.  Crittenden, Kentucky. 

Mrs.  Eben  Peck, Illinois. 

Mrs.  James  Lyons, Virginia. 

Mrs.  M.  0.  Walker, .. Illinois. 

Mrs.  B,  B.  French, .Dist.  of  Columbia. 

Mrs.  Gco.  F.  Ramsey, Illinois. 

Mrs.  J.  H.  McHenry, Maryland. 


AGRICULTURAL    MACHINE    AND    IMPLEMENT 
DEPARTMENT. 

SUPERINTENDENT,  HON.  H.  C.  JOHNS, 
(Ex-Presideni    Illinois    State    agricultural    Society.) 

[Exhibitors  of  machines  and  implements  will  make  all  necess- 
ary arrangements  for  the  test  trials^  when  practicable  ;  the  Uni- 
ted States  Agricultural  Society  having  declared,  in  1857,  "  that 
for  the  awards  upon  the  comparative  excellence  of  competing 
machines,  to  be  of  real  practical  benefit  to  manufacturers,  and 
more  especially  to  farmers  themselves,  they  should  be  made  only 
upon  the  results  obtained  by  thorough  working-trial  of  the  same. 
In  no  case  will  a  premium  be  granted  to  an  implement  on  ex- 
hibition if  it  be  not  worthy  of  such  distiction,  although  it  may  not 
have  competitors ;  and  in  all  cases  the  preference  shall  be  given 
to  those  which  perform  their  proposed  labor  with  the  greatest 
reference  to  economy.  The  object  of  Exhibitions  and  Trials 
being  to  show  the  working  qualities,  and  not  the  ornamental  ap- 
pearance of  machines,  it  is  desirable  and  expected  that  the  com- 
peting articles  shall  not  be  of  better  quality  than  the  average 
stock  on  sale  at  the  warehouse  ;  and  if  manufacturers  desire  to 
exhibit  great  excellence  of  workmanship  and  adornment  in  their 
implements,  they  are  requested  likewise  to  enter  one  of  the 
average  excellence,  with  the  price  of  the  same  attached.  Each 
exhibitor  should  prepare,  in  writing  or  print, .  a  condensed  and 
lucid  statement  of  the  superiority  claimed  by  him  for  his  imple- 
ment over  others  of  a  similar  nature,  which  should  be  given  to 
the  chairman  of  the  jury  of  awards  in  his  Class,  and  he  should 
be  prepared  to  exhibit  and  explain  the  several  points,  if  so '  re- 
quested. By  so  doing,  the  labor  of  the  jury  will  be  much  light- 
ened, and  the  inventor  or  manufacturer  be  enabled  to  secure  a 
complete  attention  to  the  important  features  of  his  machine  or 
implement.]  * 

Class  94. — A  substitute  for  the  Plow. 

For  that  machine  which  shall  supercede  the  Plow,  as  now  used, 
and  accomplish  the  most  thorough  disintegration  of  the  soil,  with 
the  greatest  economy  of  labor,  power,  time,  and  money, 
the  Grand  Gold  Medal  of  Honor. 

[This  is  the  largest  and  most  valuable  gold  medal  awarded  by 
any  Agricultural  Association  in  tlio  world.  Four  have  been 


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offered,  and  awarded,  and  as  only  one  is  to  be  given  each  year, 
the  value  is  greater  than  if  several  were  awarded  at  each  Exhi- 
bition.] 

COMMITTEE. 

B.  P.  Johnson New  York. 

Prof.  J.  B.  Turner, .Illinois. 

Marshall  P.  Wilder, Massachusetts. 

H.  K.  Burgwin, North  Carolina. 

N.  H.  Harrison, Missi*sippi. 

Class  95.— Ploughs. 


1st  premium. 

2d  premium. 

Plough 

for  general  use,               silver  medal  ; 

bronze  medal. 

do 

stobble,                                do 

do 

do 

do 

sod,                                       do 
••    '          "if  Rlrfoffiofrrnri         •,            u.i 
o  JL  d  y  •                                           u  o 

do 
do 

do 

•  •                                          j 
prairie,                                 do 

do 

do 

subsoil, 

do 

do 

.1      i  .'n 

side  hill, 

do 

do 

level  land  (on  side  hill  principle) 

do 

do 

digging  potatoes, 

do 

do 
do 
do 
do 

working  cotton,                                                   do 
draining,                                                              do 
trenching                              do 

mole  ditcher,                      do 

7      Jr.*!*  ivji.            .  i  nnorwq  i. 

COMMITTEE. 

'.rul-m'to 

T.  Afflech, Texas. 

Thomas  Samson, Virginia. 

C.  D.  Bragdon, Illinois. 

Elisha  R.  Potter, Rhode  Island. 

J.  C.  Walsh, -. . .  ..S>;:j;'</.  i.- Maryland. 

limit  ni  tH-murxofcn  IHIK  qufamumh.w/  'i  >  aon'jliyyxo  Ijjjmj  .thiiifxo 
[There  will  be,  (if  possible,)  a  plowing  Match,  at  which  the 
Judges  of  Plows  will  witness  them  in  use,  and  also  have  them 
tested  by  the  dynamometer.  They  will  will  take  into  consider- 
ation their  lightness  of  construction,  ease  of  draft,  and  adapta- 
tion to  soils  of  varying  tenacity  and  degrees  of  resistance.] 

't<»   UAUniJjd   •   Mil 

Class  96. — Tillage  and  Planting  Implements. 

Serrated-disc  roller,  or  clod  crusher,  1st  premium,  Silver  Medal. 

do                do               do  2d  do  Bronze    do 

Best  iron  roller,  in  sections,  do 

Best  stump  extractor,  do 

Best  scraper  or  level  er,  do 

Harrows,  1st  do  Silver  Medal. 

do  2d  do  Bronze   do 

Corn  Planters,  (horse,)  1st        do  Silver     do 

do                do  2d  do  Bronze    do 

do              (hand,)  do        do 

Grain  drill,       (horse,)  1st  do  Silver     do 

do               do  2d  do  Bronze   do 


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1st  premium,  Silver  Medal 


1st 
2d 
1st 
2d 
1st 
2d 


do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 


do 
Bronze 
Silver 
Bronze 
Silver 
Bronze 

do 


do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 


Best  potatoe  Planter, 
Broadcast  Sowers, 

do  do 

Corn  Cultivator, 

do  do 

Horse-hoe  for  drills, 

do  do 

Best  Liquid  Manure  distributor, 

COMMITTEE. 

E.  Holmes, .'. .  .Maine. 

J.  S.  McCune, .Missouri. 

N.  B.  Cloud, Alabama. 

John    Gray, .Illinois. 

Robert  Dick, Maryland. 

Class  97. — Harvesting  Machines  and  Implements. 

1st  premium,  Silver  Medal. 
Bronze    " 
Silver     « 
Bronze    " 
Silver      " 


Mower  and  Reaper, 

it  <t 

Mower, 

u 

Reaper, 


2d 

1st 
2d 
1st 


Best  automaton  rake, 
"   horse  rake, 
"  six  hay  rakes, 
"      grain  cradles, 
"      grass  scythes, 
"      scythe  snaths, 
"      hay  forks, 
!..,M/    sickles,,  iUjm 
Threshing  machine, 

U  II 


Bronze 

Silver 

u 

Bronze 


«  « 

(C  II 


1st  premium,  Silver 


' 


and  separator, 

it 

and  winnower, 

M 


2d 
1st 
2d 
1st 
2d 


1st 
2d 


Bronze 

tt 

Silver 

tt 

Bronze 

tl 

Silver 

tt 

Bronze 

tt 

tt 

It 

<; 

t( 

Silver 

u 

Bronze 

It 

u 

u 

(( 

tl 

It 

It 

Best  sweep  horse  power, 
Best  railway 
Fanning  mill, 

•it  II 

Best  cloverseed  harvester, 
"  feeding  machine, 
"   dozen  nay  covers  or  caps, 

COMMITTEE. 

Henry  Wager, New' York. 

Dr.  Broadnax, North  Carolina. 

C.  R.   Hinckley, Illinois. 

H.   C.  Watkins, Virginia. 

Arthur  Peter, • Kentucky. 

Class  98. — Barn  and  Granary  Machines. 

Corn  and  cob  mill,  1st  premium,  Silver  Medai 

«  "  2d  Bronze    ' 

4 


50 


Portable  flour  mill, 

1st  premium, 

Silver  Medal 

((                      U 

2d        " 

Bronze    " 

Corn  busker, 

1st        " 

Silver     « 

it 

2d        " 

Bronze    «I(,: 

Cora  sheller, 

1st        " 

Silver      " 

it 

2d        " 

Bronze  ..%,] 

Corn-stalk  cutter  and  grinder, 

1st       " 

Silver      " 

u                it                         « 

2d        " 

Bronze    «ja.)! 

Hay  and  straw  cutter, 

1st        " 

Silver     " 

ti                it 

2d        " 

Bronze    " 

Root  cutter, 

1st       " 

Silver     " 

u 

2d        " 

Bronze    " 

Sorgho  Mill, 

1st       " 

Silver     " 

It             it                                                                    OA             it 
_                                                                                              *U 

Bronze    " 

Hay  press, 
tF 

1    » 

1st 
2d        " 

Silver     ?f^ 
Bronze    " 

Best  willow  peeling  machine, 

((               U 

"   cedar  pails,  not  less  than  six, 

«       •«'0- 

"   corn  baskets,                " 

u          u 

"   willow     "                     " 

It              U 

"   set  wooden  measures  " 

!            f 

tl         It 

COMMITTEE. 

OlJtK 

.. 

Wisconinn. 

S  V  Merrick,  

p 

W.  J.  Watkins,  

Chas.  M.  Gray,  

Geo.  E.  Riddell  

''•  

.  .Delaware. 



Class  99.  —  farm  and 

Garden  Tools. 

Set  Garden  tools, 

u                 « 

1st  premium, 
2d        « 

Silver  Medal 
Bronze    " 

Carpenter's  tools  for  farm  use, 

1st        " 

Silver     " 

U                      It                            (( 

2d        " 

Bronze    " 

Best  spades,  at  least  two, 

" 

"   shovels, 

u 

"   heavy  hoes      " 

it 

"   light  hoes, 

tt 

c 

"   iron  rakes,       " 

u 

"  chopping  axes  " 

" 

{    mattocks,         " 

" 

7 

"  post  augers,     " 

tt 

"    jack  screws,    " 

M 

"   sheep  shears,   " 

" 

"  hedge  shears,  " 

"  grindstone,       " 

" 

"   ox  yoke,           " 

u 

COMMITTEE. 

H.  L.  Brush,..,  



.  .  .  Illinois 

Ohio  . 

J.  K.  Marshall,  

Amos  Tappan,  

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Class  100. — Agricultural  Conveniences. 


1st  premium,  Silver  Medal. 


2d 


Bronze 
Silver 


Bronze  Medal 


Windmill  for  pumping, 

Best  self-opening  gate, 
"   portable  saw  mill, 
"   large  platform  scales, 
"   small  " 

"   farm  pumps, 
"   water  rams, 
"   wire  fence, 
"  drain  tiles,  (round,) 

"     sole, 

"       "        "    horse  shoe, 
"  roof  tiles, 

...,...,       COMMITTEE. 

Henry  S.  Olcott, v. New  York. 

A.  G.  Munn, ...;...;;. Kentucky. 

L.  W.  Walker, .;.............: ;;..:.... .I'/inoi*. 

W.  0.  Hickok ....;....;:;;;...;.....;.;.... .Pennsylvania. 

W.  F.  M.  Aary, Kansas. 


Class  101. — Household  Implements. 

1st  premium.         2d  premium- 
Silver  Medal, 
do 


Apparatus  for  heating  houses, 
do         for  lighting  houses, 
Best  hand  looms,  do 

"     spinning  wheel,  flax, 

"  do        wool, 

Churns,  do 

Best  butter  worker, 

"    butter  mould  and  stamps, 

"    refrigerator, 

"     cheese  press, 

"    cheese  vat, 

"     washing  machine, 

"     saijsage  meat  cutter, 

"     brooms,  half  dozen, 

"     sewing  machine,  do 

"    collection  earthern  ware,  do 

"     display  kitchen  utensils,  do 

"     apple  parer, 

"     candles, 

"     oil  or  burning  fluid, 

'•     lamp  for  domestic  use, 

"     clothes  horse, 

COMMITTEE. 


Bronze  Medal, 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 


William  A.  Spence, Virqinii. 

W.  W.  C.  Force, Ne">  Jerxey. 

S.  Ahalt, Maryland. 

C.  Thurston.  Chase, Ittln->ix. 

James  Bancroft, South  Carolina. 

UNfVERSriY  OF 

JUJNOIS  UBRARY 

W  URBANA-CHAMPAIGN 


Class  102. — Carts>  Wagons,  etc. 

1st  premium.        2d  premium. 
Large  ox  wagon,  Silver  Medal.     Bronze  Medal. 

"     horse  wagon,                                   do  do 

Best   small  ox  wagon,  do 

"     small  horse  wagon,  do 

"    milk  wagon,  do 
"    market  wagon,  vegetables,  capac- 
ity 2000  Ibs.,                                do 

"     ox  cart,  do 

"    horse  cart,  do 

"    convertible  wagon  and  sled,  do 

"     wheel  barrow,  do 

COMMITTEE. 

D.  E.  Gardner, « Ohio. 

M.  T.  Goldsborough, Maryland. 

A.  Pearce, '.'... Illinois. 

W.  Stavely,   Pennsylvania. 

G.  R.  Kalb, '.'. ...... .Missouri. 


MECHANICAL  AND   MANUFACTURING-  DEPART- 
MENT. 

SUPERINTENDENT,  DR.  WM.  KILE, 
(Vice-President  Illinois  State  Agricultural  Society.) 

Class  103. — Machinists'  Workmanship. 

1st  prem.  2d  prem. 

Stationary  steam  engine,  Silver  Medal.  Bronze  Medal. 

Portable            do  do  do 

Steam  governor,  do 

Brick  making  machine,  do  do 

Stationary  saw  mill,  do  do 

Portable        do  do  do 

Shingle  machine,  do  do 

Lath              do  do  do 

Barrel           do  do  do 

Best  Hay,  Coal  and  Cattle  Scales,  do  do 

"     article  of  country          do  do  do 

"     storehouse  and  Iron  Trucks,  do 

"     display  of  every  variety  of  Scales,     The  Society  Diploma. 

COMMITTEE. 

B.  P.  Johnson, New  York. 

Samuel  Cooper, Mastachusetta. 

Joseph  A.  Moore, Kentucky. 

John  Ebberts Illinois. 

Robert  Patterson, North  Carolina. 


Class  104:. — Founders'  Workmanship. 


Agricultural  boiler  for  stock, 

Sugar  Mills, 

Large  oven  cooking  stove,  for  wood, 

do  do          for  coal, 

Family  stove  for  wood, 

uo  for  coal, 

Parlor  stove  for  wood, 

do  for  coal, 

Fountains,  of  ornamental  cast  iron, 


1st  prem.  2d  prem. 

Silver  Medal.  Bronze  Medal. 


do 
do 
do 


:• 


Vases,  do 

Fences,  do 

Gates,  do 

Bedsteads,  do 

Verandahs,  do 

Pavilions.  do 

Settees,  do 

Chairs,  do 

Mantles,  do 

Grates,  do 

Brackets,  do 

Columns,  do 

Drain  Pipe,  do 

Sinks, 

Best  plate  casting, 

Best  machine  casting, 

Best  display  of  bells, 

To  the  Foundry  which  shall  exhibit  the 

largest  collection  of  cast-iron  articles,  in  l  • 

addition  to  premiums, 

COMMITTEE. 


• 


do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
Bronze  Medal. 


do 
do 
do 


do 
do 
do 


. 

Diploma  of  Honor. 

•  - 


C.  Cummings, Vermont. 

Edward  Friend Virginia. 

S.  D.  Childs, Illinois. 

James  R.  Darracott Massachusetts. 

' 

Class  105. —  Worked  Metals. 


Trace  and  log  chains, 

do. 

Halter  chains, 
Horse  shoes, 

do 

Horse  shoe  nails, 
Cut  do 

Boiler  and  tank  rivets, 
Anvils, 
Collection  of  blacksmith's  tools, 


1st  premium,  silver  medal 
2d        do        bronze  do 
do      do 
do 


1st 

2d        do 


silver  do 

bronze  do 

do  do 

do  do 

do  do 

do  do 

do  do 


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Bar  iron — best  specimen, 


Rod  do  do 

Plate  do  do 

Cast  steel  do 

Blistered  steel     do 
Tin  plate  do 

Shears  do 

Bellows  do 

Shovel  and  tongs  do 
Screws  do 

Bolts  do 

Tacks  do 

Display  of  wire  work,  including  fence, 


1st  premium,  bronze  medal. 


do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 

^° 
do 

do 


do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 


do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 
do 


do 
brass 

do 

copper 
do 
tin 

do      do  do 

gas  fittings  and  burners, 


do 
do 
do 

do  including  still, 
do  do 

do  including  roofing,  1st 


1st  premium,  silver  do 


2d 

do 

bronze  do 

1st 

do 

silver    do 

2d 

do 

bronze  do 

1st 

do 

silver    do 

2d 

do 

bronze  do 

1st 

do 

silver   do 

2d 

do 

bronze  do 

1st 

do 

silver    4o 

2d 

do 

bronze  do 

1st 

do 

silver    do 

2d 

do 

bronze  do 

do  do 

lamps  and  candlesticks, 
do  do 

COMMITTEE. 

Wm.  M.  Force, New  Jerxey. 

Philip  Rahm, Virginia. 

H.  H.  Hunnewell, Maxsachwtetta. 

Thomas  Ellison, New  York. 

James  C.  Clarke, , Illinois. 

Class  106. — Guilders'  Workmanship  <md  Materials. 

Panel  door  and  casing, 

Window  sash  and  frame, 

Window  blinds, 

Newell  post  and  stair  rail,  (6  feet) 

Mantelpiece, 

Front  yard  gateway, 

Shingles,  clapboards,    nd  weatherboards, 

Sawed  lumber, 

Chest  of  carpenter's  tools, 

Collection  ot  hinges, 

Latches  and  fastenings, 

Graining  in  imitation  of  wood, 

Painting  in  imitation  of  stone, 

Collection  of  window  glass,  plain  and  ornamental, 

Green-house  sashes,  wood  or  iron,  glazed, 

Garden  frames,  wood  or  iron,  glazed, 

Barrel  hydraulic  cement, 

do    lime, 
Composition  for  roof,  (water,  fire  and  frost  proof,) 


bronze 

medal. 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

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COMMITTEE. 

John  Rice, .• ,  .• • Pennsylvania 

Albert  Currier,;.  ..*.*.;... Massacluisitts. 

Ashar  Carter, . . . Illinoit. 

T.  U.  Walter,. ...... .^ .  ^ .......  i  .j Dist.  of  Columbia, 

Henry  Lyon. .  •. ; .....  -.. Swith  Carolina. 

Class  107. — Cabinetmakers*    Workmanship. 
Sett  of  cottage  furniture,  1st  premium,  silver  medal. 

do  do  2d        do        bronze  do. 

Best  ladies'  sewing  chair,  do 

Best  rosewood  chairs,  six,  do 

Best  mahogany  chairs,  do  do 

Best  black  walnut  chairs,  do  do 

Best  rosewood  sofa,  do  do 

Best  mahogany  sofa,  do  do 

Best  black  walnut  sofa,  do  do 

Best  bedstead,  do  do 

Best  bureau,  do  do 

Best  table,  do  do 

Best  washstand,  do  do 

Best  kitchen  furniture,  do  do 

Best  set  of  school  furniture,  do  do 

Best  set  of  cabinet-makers'  tools,  do  do 

Best  specimen  of  wood  carving.  do  do 

Best  mattresses,  of  all  kinds,  do  do 

Best  rustic  work  for  gardens,  do  do 

Best  display  of  furniture,  do  do 

COMMITTEE. 

I).  P.  Holloway, Indiana. 

Charles  Geizel, Missouri. 

James  G.  Blake Massachusetts. 

F.  II.  Boyden,   Illinois. 

John  T.  Rowe, Iowa. 

Class  108. — Carriage-makers'  Workmanship. 

Two-horse  close  carriage,  1st  premium,  silver  medal. 

:,do                    do  2d  do  bronze  do 

do        open    do  1st  do  silver    do 

do         ao       do  2d  do  bronze  do 

One  or  two-horse  carryall,  1st  do  silver    do 

do                do  2d  do  bronze  do 

do    open  buggy,  1st  do  silver    do 

do            do  2d  do  bronze  do 

do    express  wagon,  1st  do  silver    do 

do              .do  2d  do  bronze  do 

Omnibus.  1st  do  silver    do 

do  2d  do  bronze  do 

Stage  coach,  1st  do  silver    do 

do  2d  do  bronze  do 

Trotting  sulkey,  do     do 

Best  display  of  carriages,  Diploma  of  Honor. 


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COMMITTEE. 

Colin  M.  Ingersoll, Contiecticut. 

B.  II.  Huntingdon, New  York. 

S.  B.  Walker, Illinois 

LcGrand  Byington, Iowa. 

W.  B.  Lawrence, . . ffliode  Island. 

Class  109. — Sadlers1  and  Harness  Makers'1  Workmanship. 
Heavy  double  carriage  harness,  1st  premium,  silver  medal. 

do                    do                         2d  do        bronze 

Light  do                    do  do 

Heavy  single             do  do      do 

Light    do                   do  do 

Wagon                      do  do 

Cart                            do  do 

Man's  riding  saddle,  do 

do            do            spring  seat,  do 

Ladies'       do  do 

do           do            spring  seat,  do      wv 

Saddle  trees  of  various  kinds,  do      do 

Collection  of  driving  and  riding  whips,  do      do 

do            trunks  and  valises,  do      do 

Best  display  of  harnesses  and  saddles,  Diploma  of  Honor. 

COMMITTEE. 

George  W.  Jones, Tennessee. 

S.  B.  Cobb, Illinois. 

John  J.  Grimslev, Missouri. 

K.  R.  Bridges, North  Carolina. 

John  0.  Boyd,   . Massachusetts. 

Class  110. — Coopers'  and  Plumbers'  Workmanship. 

Best  made  water  cask  on  wheels,  bronze  medal. 

Best    do    barrel  for  flour,  do  do 

Best    do        do         beef,  do  do 

Best    do        do          pork,  do  do 

Best    do        do          liquids,  do  do 

Best    do    butter  firkin,  do  do 

Best  sawed  or  split  hoops,  do  do 

Best  pump  for  deep  wells,  do  do 

Best  force  pump,  do  do 

Best  garden  syringe  for  plants,  '  do  do 

Best  hydraulic  ram,  do  do 

Best  bathing  tub,  do  do 

Best  display  of  plumbers'  work  do  do 

COMMITTEE. 

B.  F.  Stout, Missouri. 

Z.    Wainwright, Pennsylvania. 

Geo.  Seaverns, I  llinois. 

Jonas  H.  French, Massachusetts. 

Wm.  Talbott, Iowa. 

Class  111. — Gun  and  Locksmiths'  Workmanship. 

Double  barrel  gun,  1st  premium,  silver  medal, 

do  do  2d        do          do        do 


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Single  Barrel  Gun, 

do  do 

Kifle, 

do 
Breech  loading  arm, 

do  do 

Fishing  tackle, 
Collection  of  locks, 
Bell-hanging  apparatus, 
Iron  safe, 
Traps  for  animals, 

E.  W.  Stone, , 

W.  Richardson, 

John  H.  Savage,. ........ 

E.  K.   Smart, 

Henry  Milward, . . . ..... ... 


1st  premium,  silver  medal. 


2d 
1st 
•2d 
1st 
2d 


do 
do 
do 
do 
do 


bronze  do 
silver  do 
bronze  do 
silver  do 
bronze  do 


do 
do 
do 
do 

COMMITTEE. 

,• Massachusetts. 

Virginia. 

Tennessee. 

Maine. 

. ....  .^. ...................... .Illinoit. 


do 
do 
do 
do 
do 


[Olass  112.— Currier's  and  Shoemakers'  Workmanship. 


Side  of  sole-leather, 

•  ;doi,  do 

Side  of  upper  leather, 
do  do 

Six  calf-skins, 

Morocco,  different  varieties, 

Bridle  leather,  of) 

Harness     do 

Enamelled  leather, 

Belting,  manufactured, 

Gloves,  Buckskin,     ,   .,:,iw 

Mittens        do 

Gloves,  fawnskin,    ,„ 

Mittens,  long  fur  and  doeskin, 

Pair  men's  dress  boots, 
do        heavy  do- 
do       light  bootees  or  gaiters, 
do        light  pumps  or  slippers, 

Display  ladies'  gaiter-boots, 

do         shoes  or  slippers, 

Brushes  for  shoes, 

Shoe  pegs, 
do    lasts, 

Boot  lasts, 

Overshoes, 

Best  display  of  boots  and  shoes, 

COMMITTEE. 


1st  premium,  silver  medal. 
2d        do        bronze  do 

2d 


fcj,  do   silver 

do 

do    bronze 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

'do 

do 

do 

do 

do  . 

do 

do   , 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

ao 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

"•"  ^ 

Diploma  of  Honor. 


John  T.  Jones, Kansas. 

Gideon  L.  Watson, New  York. 

E.   S.  Wells, Illinois. 

Henry    Wilson, Massachusetts. 

John  How, Missouri. 


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Class  113. — Silversmiths1  Workmanship,  for  Premiums. 

Best  silver  pitchsr,  to  be  furnished  at  $100,  Silver  Medal, 

do          teapot,                        do            75,  do 

do          sugar  bowl,                do            50,  do 

do          butter  dish,                do            50,  do 

do          dozen  large  spoons,  do            40,  do 

do          cream  jug,                 dp            25,  do 

do         dozen  teaspoons,        do            25,  do 

do          cup,                            do            10,  do 

do          butter  knives,            do              5,  Bronze  Medal, 

do          cream  ladles,              do              5,  do 

Best  plated  cake  baskets,                           10,  do 

COMMITTEE. 

William  W.  Corcoran, »....,. . DisL  Columbia. 

Walter  A.  Wood, .. New  York. 

R.  McHenry, ... .. Maryland. 

J.  P.  Ripley, Georgia. 

Isaac  Speer, t Illinois. 

Class  114. — Manufactures  other  than  Domestic. 

Best  piece  black  broadcloth,  not  less  than  20  yards,  Silver  Medal* 
do        blue  do  do  do 

do        woolen  carpet  manufactured  in  factories, 

not  less  than  20  yards,  do 

do        cotton  shirting,  bleached,  20  yards,  do 

do  do  unbleached,  do  do 

do        oil  cloth,  do  Bronze  Medal, 

do        prints,  do  do 

do        mouselin  de  laines,  do  do 

do        black  broadcloth,  from  American  wool, 

20  yards,  Silver  Medal, 

do        blue  broadcloth,  do    20  yds.  do 

do        blankets,  one  pair,  Bronze  Medal, 

do        flannel,  10  yards,  do 

do        woolen  shawls,  from  American  wool,  do 

COMMITTEE. 

Francis  Skinner, ; Massachusetts. 

A.  McDonald, Irvli'ina. 

J.  D.  Lang, Maine. 

J.  V.  Farwell, Illinois. 

Albon  Chase, Georgia. 

Class  115. — Fire  Engines  and  Appnratus. 

1st  prem.  2d  prem. 

Steam  fire  engine,                              Silver  Medal.  Bronze  Medal. 

Hand        do                                              do  do 

Best  horse  reel,  do 

"    hook  and  ladder  truck,  do 

"    fire  escape,  do 

"    display  of  leather  engine  hose,  do 

"    fire  caps,  do 


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COMMITTEE. 

TT  TT      -A  ar         V      1 

Henry  Howard, , New  York. 

U.  P.  Harris, Ittmms. 

James  H.  Lucas, Miwowri. 

William  Sutton, ,  .Massachusetts. 

Richard  Brewer, Iowa. 

Class  116. — Miscellaneous  Manufactures. 

[Wholesale  and  retail  dealers  can  enter  in  this  class  collections 
of  their  wares  or  merchandise,  (not  elsewhere  mentioned),  except- 
ing "patent"  medicines  or  compounds,  and  the  Judges  will  re- 
commend such  as  they  deem  worthy  of  Discretionary  Premiums 
to  the  Executive  Committee.] 


ARTISTIC  AND  SCIENTIFIC  DEPARTMENT. 
SUPERINTENDENT,  W.  W.  BOYINGTON,  ESQ. 
(Architect  U.  S.  Fair  Grounds.) 

Class  1 1 Y. — Pain  tings  and  Drawings. 

Portrait  of  animal  or  animals,  in  oil,  1st  premium,  silver  medal, 

do                    do  do   2d        do           bronze   do 

do                    do  in  water  colors,  do 

do                    do  in  crayon,  do 

do                    do  engraved,  do 

Collection  of  fruit,  from  nature,  in  oil,  do 

do                    do  in  water  colors,  do 

do                    do  in  crayon,  do 

do                    do  engraved  or  lithographed,  do 

Collection  of  flowers  in  oil,  do 

do                    do  in  water  colors,  do 

do                    do  in  crayon,  do 

do                    do  engraved  or  lithographed,  do 

Yiew  of  a  farm  house,  in  oil,  do        , 

do                    do  .        in  water  colors,  do 

do                    do  in  crayon,  do 

COMMITTEE. 

H.  K.  Brown,. .Dial.  Columbia. 

Col.  J.  G.  Graham, Illinois. 

Geo.  C.  Mason, i"V&&.<*l Rhode  Inland. 

Chester  Harding,  jr., Misxouri. 

Charles  Martin, Alabama. 

W.  B.  West, Wisconsin. 

' 

[The  Judges  will  be  instructed  to  report  to  the  Executive  Com- 
mittee such  other  works  of  art  exhibited  as  they  may  consider 
worthy  of  Discretionary  Premiums.] 


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Class  118. — Daguerreotypes,  Photographs,  etc., 
Daguerreotype  of  an  animal  or  animals,   1st  prem.,  silver  meda.. 
do  do  2d     do      bronze   do 

do  of  a  farm  machine  or  implement,  do 

do  of  a  rural  scene,  do 

Photograph  do  do 

do  in  India  Ink,  silver  medal, 

do  in  Water  Colors,  do 

do  Plain,  do 

[The  Judges  will  be  instructed  to  report  to  the  Executive  Com- 
mittee such  other  "sun-pictures,"  plain  or  colored  by  hand,  as 
they  may  consider  worthy  of  Discretionary  Premiums.] 

Best  display  of  ornamental  penmanship,  bronze  medal. 

Best  specimen  of  book-keeping,  do 

Best  specimen  farm  journals  and  accounts  actually  kept,  do 

COMMITTEE. 

Wm.  W.  Fosdick, Ohio. 

Wm.  Van  Zandt, Missouri. 

Charles  Lanman, Dist.  Columbia. 

Benj.  Champney, Massachusetts. 

J.  Asa  Kennicott,. .....  / ..Illinois. 

Class  119.— Architect/vre,  Topography,  etc. 

Design  for  a  farm  house,  (north,)  silver  medal- 

do  do  do  bronze    do 

do  do*         (soilth,)  silver     do 

do  do  do  bronze   do 

do        stable,  do 

do        granary,  do 

do        dairy  house,  do 

do        poultry  house,  do 

Model   of   bridge,  do 

do        gate,  do 

do        fence,  do 

Engraved  map  of  a  county,  do 

Map  of  an  estate,  do 

Topographical  eketch,  do 

COMMITTEE. 

A.  L.  Elwyn, Pennsylvania. 

John  R.  Hall, Massachusetts. 

Col.  J.  H.  Eaton Illinois. 

Henry  M.  Rice, Minnesota. 

C.  C.  Van  Zandt, JUwde  Island. 

Class  120. — Instruments,  Apparatus,  etc. 

Surveyor's  compass,  silver  med  al 

Barometer,  do 

Dynamometer,  do 

Thermometer,  bronze  medal. 

Measuring  chain,  do 

Bain  guage,  do 


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Set  drawing  instruments,  bronze  medal. 

Set  grafting  and  budding  knives,  do 

Set  fleams,  do 

Set  glass  bottles  for  specimen  seeds,  do 

Medicine  chest  for  farm  use,  do 

Lightning  rods,  do 

Set  chemical  apparatus,  do 

COMMITTEE. 

W.  Duane  Wilson Iowa. 

J.  J.  Thornton, Alabama. 

Prof.  McChesney, .  .Illinois. 

Thomas  W.  Field, New  York. 

George  Worthin, .Arkansas. 

Class  121. — Collections  of  Minerals,  Woods,  etc. 

Collection  useful  minerals  of  Illinois,  not  less  than 

two  specimens,  each  variety,    1st  prem.  silver  medal. 

do  do  2d    do     bronze   do 

any  other  State,  ,  do 

minerals  illustrating  geology  of  Illinois, 

1st  prem.  silver  medal. 

do  do  do        2d    dp      bronze   do 

do      fossils  of  Illinois,  silver  medal, 

do      woods  do  do 

do      stuffed  birds  do  do 

Herbarium,  do  A  <  do 

Models  of  fruit,  do 

COMMITTEE. 

David  Dale  Owen,.'.  \. .'. Indiana. 

Joseph  Henry, Di»t.  (Jolnmbia. 

Dr.  E.  Andrews , JUitwis. 

8.  Man  pi  n, Virginia. 

A.  Ly tton, Missouri. 

Class  122. — C '  hemicdls^Chemists*  Products,  etc. 

Samples  of  potash,  bronze  medal, 

do        saleratus,  do 

do        pearlash,  do 

do        soda  ash,  do 

do        nitric  acid,  do 

do         sulphuric  acid,  do 

do        muriatic  acid,  do 

do        bromine,  do 

do        iodine,  do 

do        nitre,  do 

do        alcohol,  do 

do         ivory  black,  do 

do        Prussian  blue,  do 

do        linseed  oil,  do 

copal  varnish,  do 

do 


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Samples  of  white  lead,  bronze  medal, 
do        washing  soap,  one  box,  do 

do         fancy  soap,  one  box,  do 

do        tallow  candles,  one  box,  do 

do        fine  candles,  one  box,  do 

j  -I  j 

do        castor  oil,  do. 

do        lard  oil,  do 

do        lubricating  oil,  do 

do        alum,  do 

do      .  sulpuric  ether,  do 

do        acetic  acid,  do 

do        formic  acid,  do 

do        alchyde,  do 

do        collodion,  do 

do        chloride  of  lime,  do 

do        disinfectant,  do  .  i  ;< if.  > 

.    do        vinegar,  do 

COMMITTEE. 

Charles  T.  Jackson, Massachusetts?. 

Dr.  H.  A.  Johnson, /. Illinois. 

George  E.  Waring, New  York. 

Spencer  F.  Baird, Dist.  Columbia. 

Benj.  Silliman,  jr., . . . . Connecticut. 

[Patent  and  other  prepared  Fertilizera  can  be  exhibited  in  this 
class,  but  as  their  respective  merits  can  only  be  ascertained  by 
trial  in. the  field,  the  Judges  will  not  report  on  them.] 

Class  123. — Musical  Instruments. 
Cottage  square  or  cabinet  piano,        1st  premium,     silver  medal. 

do  do  2d        do  bronze  do 

Best  grand  piano,  silver  medal. 

"   church  organ,  do 

"   parlor  organ,  do 

"   melodeon,  do 

"  set  of  band  instruments,  do 

"   collection  of  other  instruments,  do 

"   band,  do 

Second  best  band,  bronze  medal. 

COMMITTEE. 

J.  R.  Thompson, Virginia. 

J.  M.  Milner, •••• Iowa. 

W.  Tillinghast, Illinois. 

Thomas  D.  Chickering, « .    Massachusetts. 

W.  D.  Wallack, Dist.  of  Columbia. 


DEPARTMEMT  OF  AGRICULTURAL  LITERATURE 

AND  INVESTIGATION. 

Class  124. — Management  of  farms  and  Plantations. 
For  an  account  of  the  situation  and  soil,  the  manner  and  expense 
of  cultivation,  and  the  actual  products — from  Nov.  1, 1858,  to 


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Nov.  1,  1859  —  of  the  best  managed  Farm  in  the  United  States, 
on  which  Grain,  Hay,  Stock,  Dairy  Products,  Fruit,  Roots, 
and  Vegetables,  (or  a  portion  of  them,)  are  the  principal 
sources  of  profit,  with  detailed  statements,  properly  verified, 

Diploma  of  Honor,  and  Silver  Medal. 

For  the  second  best,  do  Bronze    do 

For  an  account  of  the  situation  and  soil,  the  manner  and  expense 
of  cultivation,  and  the  actual  products  —  from  Nov.  1,  1858,  to 
Nov.  1,  1859  —  of  the  best  managed  Plantation  in  the  United 
States,  on  which  Cotton,  Sugar  and  Rice,  (either  or.  all,)  are  the 
principal  sources  of  profit,  giving  detailed  statements,  properly 
verified,  Diploma  of  Honor,  and  Silver  Medal. 

For  the  second  best,  do  Bronze    do 

COMMITTEE. 


ju.. 

Hiram  Kennicott,  .............................  .....  ......  lUinois. 

George  B.  Loring,.  .................................  Massachusetts. 

B.  S.  Bibb,  ...........................................  Alabama. 

Class  125.—  Farm  Crops  of  1859. 

Best  crop  of  cott'n,  not  less  than  5  acres,  Dip.  of  Hon.  &  sil.  medal. 
do        fall  wheat,  do  do  do 

do        spring  do  do  do  do 

do        Indian  corn,  do     .  do  do 

do        rye,  do  do  do 

do        oats,  do  do  do 

do        barley,  do  do  do 

do        potatoes,  do  do  do 

do        sugar  cane,  do  do  do 

do        sugar  from  Sorgho 

orlmphee,  do  do  do 

do        tobacco,  do  do  do 

do        rice,  do  do  do 

do        hay,  do  do  do 

do        mangel  wurtzel,  not  less  than  lacr.  do      bronze  medal. 

do        rutabagas,  do  do  do 

do        carrots,  do  do  do 

do        beets,  do  do  do 

do        beans,  do  do  d° 

do        peas,  do  do  do 

[Statements  of  crops  must  be  forwarded  (free  of  expense)  to 

the  office  of  the  United  States  Agricultural  Society,  at  Washing- 

ton, before  the  15th  day  of  December  1S59,  accompanied  by  not 

less  than  five  pounds  weight,  and  accompanied  by  the  following 

statements  :  1.  —  Locality  of  the  land,  kind  and  condition  of  the 

soil,  crops  raised  the  two  preceding  years,  quantity  and  kind  of 

manure  used.     2.  —  Manner  of  preparing  ^the  land,  quantity  and 

quality  of  manure  applied,  and  how  applied.     3.  —  Quantity  and 

kind  of  seed,  when  and  how  sown  or  planted.     4.  —  The  time  and 


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manner  of  cultivating,  harvesting  and  preparing  the  crop  for  mar- 
ket, with  the  actual  yield  by  weight  or  measure,  where  the  crop 
was  sold,  if  disposed  of,  and  its  market  value.  5. — A  detailed 
account  of  the  expense  of  cultivation.  These  statements  must  be 
thus  verified : 

• County,  ss. — A.  B.,  being   duly  sworn,  says,  he  is  a 

surveyor ;  that  he  surveyed  with   chain  and  compass  the  land 

upon  which  C.  D.  raised  a  crop  of the  last  season,  and  that 

the  land  was  in  one  contiguous  piece,  and  that  the  quantity  is 

acres,  and  no  more. 

A.  B.,  Surveyor. 

Sworn  to  before  me,  this day  of 185  . 

,  Justice. 

County,  ss. — C.   D.,   being  duly  sworn,  says,  that  he 

raised  a  crop  of the  past  season  upon  the  land  surveyed  by 

A.  B.,  and  that  the  quantity 'of- raised  thereon  was legal 

;  and  that  the  statement  annexed,  subscribed  by  this  depo- 
nent, as  to  the  manner  of  cultivation,  expense,  <fec.,  is  in  all  re- 
spects true,  to  the  best  of  his  knowledge  and  belief;  and  that  the 
sample  sent  to  the  Society  is  a  fair  average  sample  of  the  whole 
crop.  C.  D. 

Sworn  to  before  me,  this day  of 185  . 

Justice. 

It  must  be  borne  in  mind  that  these  premiums  are  offered  only 
for  crops  raised  without  unusual  manuring  or  cultivation. 

COMMITTEE. 

Frederick  Smyth, New  Hampshire. 

A.  J.  Green, South  Carolina 

George  W.  Lyman, Massa-  hwetts. 

B.  B  French, Dist.  of  Columbia. 

S.  B.  Chandler, Illinois. 

Class  126. — Accounts  of  Experiments. 

For  an  account  of  the  best  and  most  thorough  experiments  made 
in  draining  land  on  one  estate,  showing  the  methods  pursued, 
the  improvements  resulting  therefrom,  with  a  full  detail  of 
constructions,  with  the  attendant  expense,  verified  in  a  form  for 
publication.  Diploma  of  Honor  and  Silver  Medal. 

For  second  best,  do  do  Bronze    do 

For  an  account  of  the  best  and  most  thorough  experiments  made 
in  the  irrigation  of  land  on  one  estate,  giving  a  statement  of 
the  manner  of  using  the  water  ;  how  applied,  at  what  times 
and  how  long ;  the  expense  attending  it ;  the  increased  crops, 
if  any ;  and  full  details  of  the  whole  process,  in  preparing  the 
fixtures  and  channels  for  the  water ;  and  if  the  same  is  used 
on  hoed  or  grain  crops  as  well  as  grass  lands  ;  a  particular  de- 
tail of  the  methods  employed  to  use  the  water  when  needed, 
and  to  free  the  land  from  the  same, 

Diploma,  of  Honor  nncl  Silver  Medal. 

For  pccond  best,  do  do  Bronze    do 


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For  an  account  of  the  best  and  most  thorough,  experiments  on 
one  estate  (dating  back  at  least  five  years),  in  raising  fruit  trees, 
giving  detailed  accounts  of  the  preparation  and  condition  of 
the  land,  the  varieties  of  fruit  and  how  planted,  the  manner  of 
cultivation,  and  the  present  condition  of  the  orchard, 

Diploma  of  Honor,  and  Silver  Medal. 

For  the  second  best,  do  do  Bronze   do 

For  an  account  of  the  best  and  most  thorough  experiments  on  one 
estate  (dating  back  at  least  five  years),  in  raising  forest  trees, 
giving  detailed  accounts  of  the  preparation  and  condition  of 
the  land,  the  varieties  of  trees  and  how  planted,  the  manner  of 
cultivation,  and  the  present  condition  of  the  plantation, 

Diploma  of  Honor,  and  Silver  Medal. 

For  the  second  best,  do  do  Bronze    do 

For  an  accouut  of  the  best  and  most  thorough  experiments  by 
one  person  in  domesticating  and  raising  fish,  showing  their 
natural  habits,  food,  haunts  and  feeding-grounds,  with  the  best 
means  of  their  propagation,  increase  and  cultivation, 

Diploma  of  Honor  and  Silver  Medal. 

For  the  second  best,  do  do  Bronze    do 

« 

COMMITTEE. 

Josiah  W.  Ware,. Virginia, 

Luther  Tucker, New  York. 

Eobert  Douglas, lUitwis. 

Sidney  G.  Fisher, Pennsylvania. 

Henry  F.  French, New  Hampshire. 

Class  127. — Essays. 

[Essays  must  be  sent  in  to  the  Secretary,  at  Washington,  D.  C., 
before  the  loth  of  December,  1859,  and  the  name  of  the  author 
must  accompany  his  Essay,  sealed  up  in  an  envelope,  and  not  to 
be  opened  unless  a  premium  is  awarded  to  the  writer.  It  is 
desirable  that  in  writing  Essays  only  one  £ide  of  the  paper  be 
used.  No  Essay  will  be  entitled  to  a  premium,  unless  it  snail  be 
considered  by  the  committee  to  be  of  sufficient  advantage  to 
entitle  it  to  a  place  in  the  transactions  of  the  Society.  It  is  ex- 
pected that  the  essays  will  be  founded  mainly  (and  on  scientific 
subjects,  at  least  partly,)  on  the  writer's  practical  experience  and 
personal  observation  or  investigation  ;  and  when  other  authori- 
ties are  quoted,  distinct  reference  must  be  made.  The  award  of 
superiority  to  any  one  Essay  over  others  on  the  same  subject,  will 
be  made  in  reference  to  its  probable  greater  utility  to  agricultu- 
ral improvement,  as  well  as  to  the  ability  with  which  the  subject 
is  treated.  In  matters  designed  to  instruct  or  to  guide  practical 
labors,  clearness  and  fulness  of  details  will  be  deemed  a  high 
claim  to  merit,  and  next  conciseness.  Nothing  necessary  for  in- 
struction should  bo  omitted  without  injury  to  the  value  of  the 
instruction.] 
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A  Diploma  of  Honor  and  a  Silver  Medal  for  each  best  Essay 
no  the  following  subjects,  viz  : 

1.  Agricultural  Education,  including  the  details  of  a  system 
for  an  Agricultural  College  and  Experimental  Farm. 

2.  The  best  proportions  between  the  value  of  land  and  other 
capital,  and  between  the  amount  invested  in  the  different  depart- 
ments of  a  farm,  viz  :  land,  labor,  stock,  implements  and  manures. 

3.  Meteorology,  in  reference  to  its  connection  with  droughts 
and  floods,  with  suggestions  for  anticipating  them  and  guarding 
against  their  effects. 

4.  Concentrated  manures,  in  reference  to  economy,  improve- 
ment of  land,  injurious  tendencies,  preparation,  application,  <fec., 

5.  Depth  of  culture  for  different  soils. 

6.  On  the  development  of  latent  properties  in  soils. 

7.  New  Crops,  with  their  relative  profits   and  the  extent  to 
which  they  should  be  cultivated. 

8.  On  Agricultural  Exhibitions,  and  how  they  should  be  con- 
ducted. 

9.  On  Insects  injurious  to  vegetation,  in  any  State, 

COMMITTEE. 

A.  B.  Conger, New  Tnrk. 

F.  G.  Gary, Ohio. 

Morton  McMichael, Pennsylvania. 

W.  0  verton, Virginia* 

J.  A.  Wight, Illinois, 

Class  128. — Premiums  for  Reporters. 

[The  papers  or  periodicals  containing  reports  of  the  Exhibi- 
tion and  meetings  at  Chicago,  must  be  sent  to  the  Secretary's  of- 
fice, at  Washington,  before  October  1st.     Reports  ot  other  Exhi- 
bitions must  be  sent  before  December  1st] 
Published  reports  of  the  .National  Exhi- 
bition at  Chicago,  1st  premium,  silver  medal, 
do                        do  2d        do        bronze   do 
Best  published  reports  of  any  State  Ex- 
hibition for  1859,  do        do 
Best  manuscript  report  of  Exhibition  in 

any  State,  for  1850,  do        do 

Best  Phonographic  or  short-hand  report- 
ing at  the  Farmers'  Talks  at  Chicago,  do        do 

COMMITTEE. 

W.  W.  Seaton, Dist.  Columbia. 

H.  A.  Raymond, New  York. 

G.  P.  Prentice, Kentucky. 

Frank  W.  Reilly, IHinovt. 

Charles  Hale, Massachusetts. 


\  v 

SPECIAL    PRE-MIUMS. 


In  addition  to  the  Regular  Premium  List  of  the  Society,  tho 
ollowirig  Volunteer  Premiums  have  been  made  up  by  various 
associations  and  citizens  of  Chicago,  and  are  offered  under  the 
auspices  of  the  Society : 

BY  THE  CHICAGO  BOARD  OF  TRADE. 

For  the  best  100  bushels  of  White  Winter  Wheat 

a  premium  price  of  $2  50  per  bushel,  or  $250  00 

For  the  best  100  bushels   of  Red  Winter  Wheat, 

a  premium  price  of  $2  25  per  bi^he4,  or  $225  00 

For  the  best  100  bushels  of  Spring  Wheat,  a  pre- 
mium price  of  $2  00  per  bushel,  or  $200  00 
The  wheat  to  become  the  property  of  the  Board  of  Trade,  who 

propose  distributing  the  same  for  seed,  premiums  for  crops  grown 

from  which,  will  be  hereafter  offered.     The  whole  of  the  wheat 

must  be  in   Chicago  ready  for  delivery,  and  not  less  than  two 

bushels  must  be  on  exhibition  on  the  grounds. 

COMMITTEE. 

John  Gage, Waukegan,  Illinois. 

John  C.  Haincs, Chicago, 

E.  W.  Densmore, " 

B.  Adams, " 

\Vm  Jones, " 

Lewis  Steward, Pl"no, 

H.  H.  Harrison, Afilwaukee,  Wisconsin. 

CITIZENS' PURSE  FOR  BEST  TROTTING-  HORSE. 
Single  horses  in  harne-s,  $1,000 — open  to  all.     To  be  decided 
by  the  committee  on  classes  3D,  40  and  41,  and  on  the  same  prin- 
ciples that  govern  them — speed  to  count  with  other  good  points 
only. 

BY  THE   CHICAGO   AUDUBON   CLUB. 
For  the  best  collection  of  American  birds  or  animals 

(stuffed)  not  less  than  ten  varieties,  1st  premium     $10 

do  do  (Jo  2d       do  5 


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For  the  best  collection  of  birds  of  all  countries  with 
the  privilege  of  purchasing  for  this  Club  Muse- 
um, at  a  fair  valuation,  1st  premium,     $10 
do                       do                       do  2d         do  5 

COMMITTEE. 

C.  L.  Wilson, Chicago,  Illinois. 

John  H.  Rosa, " 

Harvey  A.  Blakesley, "  " 

T.  F.  Cook, "  " 

H.Priestly, " 

GUNS.    (By  the  Audubon  Club,) 

For  the  best  Double  Rifle  carrying  longest  distance 

with  greatest  accuracy,  $10 
do            breech  loading,  carrying  longest  with 

greatest  accuracy,  10 

do            double  barrel  fowling  piece,  10 

do            breech  loading  piece,  10 

COMMITTEE. 

G.  T.  Abbey, Chicago,  Illinois, 

Chas.  A.  Eaton " 

J.D.Webster, "  " 

POWDER.    (By  the  Audubon  Club.) 

Best  sample  (not  less  than  five  pounds)  of  powder 

for  fowling  pieces,  $10 

do  do  do        rifle,  5 

COMMITTEE. 

C.  H.  Walker, Chicago,  Illinois. 

James  Steele, "  " 

J.  C.  Spencer, " 

HUNTING   DOGS.    (By  the  Audubon  Club.) 

Best  pointer  or  setter,  (trained)  $5 

do    retreiver  on  land  and  water,  10 

COMMITTEE. 

W.  S.  Johnston, Chicago,  Illinois. 

A.  S.  Evans, "  " 

A.  G.  Swift, «  " 

J.  Leduc, «  " 

H.Milward, "  '• 

BUTTER  AND   CHEESE. 

Messrs.  Folsom,  Dorsett  &  Co.,  No.  96  State  street,  ofi'er  the 
following  premiums : 

For  best  three  firkins,  not  less  than  100 

Ibs.,  from  15  cows,  $30  or  China  tea  set. 


For  best  three  firkins,  not  less  than  75  Ibs. 

from  not  less  than  10  cows  nor  more 

than  15,  30          do         do 

For  best  three  firkins,  not  less  than  50  Ibs. 

from  not  less  than  5  nor  more  than  10 

cows,  30         do         do 

For  best  three  Cheeses,  not  less  than  30 

Ibs.,  20  00 

Second  best,  15  00 

These  premiums  to  be  awarded  Nov.  1st,  at  a  Butter  and 
Cheese  Exhibition  to  be  held  in  this  city,  and  at  which  time  the 
Committee  will  be  published.  Messrs.  F.  D.  &.  Co.,  will  act  as 
agents  for  persons  desiring  to  so  compete  for  the  above  premiums 
at  the  Fairs  and  November  Exhibition,  and  keep  samples  in 
patent  ice  houses. 


HOTEL    PREMIUM    ON    BUTTER. 

Best  100  Ibs.,  made  at  any  time.  Tremont  House  gives  $25, 
Matteson  House  $10,  Metropolitan  Hotel  $5.  Others  not  yet 
handed  in. 


VEGETABLES. 

The  Tremont  House  gives  $25  towards  the  best  display  of  table 
Yegetables. 

COLORED  PHOTOGRAPHS  AND  OIL  PAINTINGS. 

A.  Hesler  gives  $10  towards  a  Special  Premium  for  best  oil- 
painted  Photographs,  and  $5  for  best  oil  Painting. 

,  The  Committee  of  Corresponding  Classes  in  the  Regular  Pre- 
miums, will  act  on  these. 


Additional  Yolunteer  Premiums,  among  which  is  an  appro- 
priate prize  for  Brass  Bands ;  a  Stand  of  Colors  for  the  best 
drilled  Military  Company,  etc.,  are  also  making  up,  and  will  be 
duly  advertised  as  completed. 


TO 


HORTICULTURAL  AND  FLORAL  SOCLETIES. 


The  United  States  Agricultural  Society  also  offers  additional 
Honorary  Premiums,  as  follows : 

For  the  Horticultural  Association  mating  the  largest 
and  most  creditable  display  of  Fruits, 

Diploma  of  Honor  and  Silver  Medal. 
For  the  Floral  Association  making  the  largest  and  most 
creditable  display  of  Flowers, 

Diploma  of  Honor  and  Silver  Medal. 

Committee  on  Horticultural  Societies  will  be  composed  of  mem- 
bers of  committees  on  classes  81,  8iJ  and  83. 

On  Floral,  members  of  committees  on  classes  87  and  88. 


Programmes  of  proceedings  will  be  issued  every  morning  dur- 
ing the  Fair,  and  may  be  obtained  upon  the  Grounds. 

Supplementary  details  and  information  will  be  issued  as  occa- 
sion may  require  ;  and  the  additional  Volunteer  Premiums  above 
alluded  to  will  be  suitably  advertised. 

Applicants  for    Stalls,  Pens,   Space,  Steam  Power,  etc.,  or 
additional  information,  will  address 

HORACE   CAPRON, 

Superintendent  Seventh  National  Exhibition,  Chicago,  111. 


